What are the schools like in Williamsfield, IL?

Williamsfield is served primarily by Williamsfield CUSD 210. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Williamsfield?

The median household income in Williamsfield, IL is $72,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Williamsfield, IL?

Williamsfield has an average high temperature of 32.5°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.3 inches.

Williamsfield, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Williamsfield, IL?

Williamsfield has a violent crime rate of 301.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1754.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Williamsfield, IL a Good Place to Live?

Williamsfield is a small town of 554 in Illinois, with a median household income of $72,500 and a 0.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Williamsfield stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Williamsfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Williamsfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Williamsfield metro area.

Metric	Williamsfield, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Williamsfield's violent crime rate is 301.8 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

301.8 /100k

Property Crime

1754.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Williamsfield is served primarily by Williamsfield CUSD 210. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Williamsfield, IL	National Avg
School District	Williamsfield CUSD 210	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Williamsfield sees average highs of 32.5°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 37.7 inches of annual precipitation and 21.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Williamsfield, IL
Average High — January	32.5°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	37.7"
Annual Snowfall	21.3"

Demographics

Metric	Williamsfield, IL	National Avg
Population	554	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	29.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Williamsfield

Williamsfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61489

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williamsfield, IL affordable or expensive?

Williamsfield has a median home value of $97,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $72,500.

What is the crime rate in Williamsfield, IL?

Williamsfield's violent crime rate is 301.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1754.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Williamsfield?

Public schools in Williamsfield are operated by Williamsfield CUSD 210. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Williamsfield, IL a good place to live?

Williamsfield, IL has a population of 554, a median household income of $72,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Williamsfield?

Williamsfield averages 32.5°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.7 inches with about 21.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Williamsfield?

Williamsfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61489.

What is the population of Williamsfield?

The population of Williamsfield, Illinois is 554 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Williamsfield?

Key numbers for living in Williamsfield: median home $97,400, median household income $72,500, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Williamsfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.