At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$32,510 per capita
Home Value
$47,500
Zillow: $100,627
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
20.2% smoking rate
How Willis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willis a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willis residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,510. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 339 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Willis is $47,500 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,627. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
3.3% of adults in Willis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willis has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density250/mi²
Male / Female68% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$32,510
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$702M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,500
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$100,627
Housing Units26
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,154 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Willis was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
42.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.