Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Williamstown is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 3,929. Residents earn $71,761 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Williamstown receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Williamstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Williamstown is $71,761, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Williamstown is $159,100, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Williamstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,971 per 100,000, near the national average.
17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Williamstown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 16.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,761 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,350 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,003 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,681 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 629 |
| County GDP | $784M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 76 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,250 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.04% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
| Census Median | $159,100 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $264,297 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $236 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 36.4% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $770 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,250 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.04% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,411/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Total Violent | 50.5/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 50.5/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,970.7/100K |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 404.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,414.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 151.6/100K |
| Arson | 25.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6398°N, 84.5725°W |
| County FIPS | 21081 |
Winner: Republican by 64.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 76 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |