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Williamstown, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jefferson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
40 Population 333/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
117 Violent Crime/100K 2,345 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Williamstown, KS

At a Glance

Violent Crime
117/100K
69% below
2,345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Williamstown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Williamstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williamstown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Williamstown reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,345/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Williamstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williamstown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population40
Density333/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$990

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$281,210
Housing Units84
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent117/100K
Property2,345/100K

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,032/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation853 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Williamstown was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.