Williamson, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mingo County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,979 Population 908/sq mi density
$24,119 Median Income $25,299 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $66,779 Zillow
$555 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$24,119 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $555/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Williamson, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,119
68% below
$25,299 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
67% below
Zillow: $66,779
Median Rent
$555/mo
52% below
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
286% above
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
26.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
32%
Home Value
33%
Rent
48%
Poverty
154%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
386%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williamson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 13.9% (286% 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 $66,779. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,979
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density908/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$24,119
Per Capita$25,299
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$555
Ownership37.1%
Zillow$66,779
Housing Units1,652
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking26.2%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death22,437/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation690 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute31 min
Broadband73.2%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Williamson was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.