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Williamson, WV
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Williamson, WV
At a Glance
How Williamson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Williamson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Williamson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Williamson residents earn a median household income of $24,119 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,299. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williamson is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $71,233. Median rent is $555/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Williamson reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 74/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.2% of adults in Williamson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williamson has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.