At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$33,125 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $336,874
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
19.5% smoking rate
How Williston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Williston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Williston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Williston residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,125. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williston is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,874. Median rent is $1,118/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
9.7% of adults in Williston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williston has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population490
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$33,125
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$1,118
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$336,874
Housing Units222
Rent Burden36.1%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain54.9 in/yr
Elevation481 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Williston was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.