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Williamstown, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Grant County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,929 Population 233/sq mi density
$71,761 Median Income $26,350 per capita
$159,100 Home Value $264,297 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,761 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,100 home value, $770/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Williamstown, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,761
5% below
$26,350 per capita
Home Value
$159,100
44% below
Zillow: $264,297
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
634/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 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)

Income
95%
Home Value
56%
Rent
66%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williamstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Williamstown residents earn a median household income of $71,761 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,350. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 629 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williamstown is $159,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,297. Median rent is $770/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Williamstown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 634/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.9% of adults in Williamstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williamstown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,929
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,761
Per Capita$26,350
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$784M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,100
Rent$770
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$264,297
Housing Units1,572
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property634/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary101/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,411/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation909 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Williamstown was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.