Williston, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Williston is a small town in Ohio with a population of 260. Residents earn $47,404 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
260 Population 426/sq mi density
$47,404 Median Income $20,841 per capita
$155,200 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,404 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$155,200 home value
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,404
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $155,200
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.3%
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.9%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Williston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population260
Median Age64.9 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,404
Per Capita$20,841
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$33,400M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity36.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation598 ft (182 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+86.9%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute34 min
Broadband67.0%
Libraries21

Is Williston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Williston receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Williston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Williston is $47,404, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Williston is $155,200, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Williston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Williston has a population of 260 with a density of 426 people per square mile. The median age is 64.9 years, 67% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

260
Total Population
426
People / sq mi
64.9yrs
Median Age
67% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.9%
Female 58.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Williston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Williston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Williston is $47,404, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Williston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,404
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,841
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
IRS Avg AGI$68,008

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,950
County GDP$33,400M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,092
Healthcare1,399
Retail1,333
Manufacturing402

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,858
96% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Williston is $155,200, 45% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$155,200
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$32
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio66.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,858
96% above US avg
Effective Rate4.42%
In Williston, 36.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Williston vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.9%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma11.1%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate70.3%
Checkup Rate76.6%
Premature Death11,817/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access93.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,399
Williston has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.4 inches
15% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation598 ft (182 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates41.6026°N, 83.3419°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 12.6-point margin. 67.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.3%
D 55.8%

Winner: Democrat by 12.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.3%
25% below US avg
High School+86.9%
School Test Score5.90
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density426/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access67.0%
Public Libraries21
Healthcare Facilities1,399
Restaurants1,092
Retail Stores1,333

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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