Williamstown is a small town of 160 in Kansas, with a median household income of $65,341
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Williamstown stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Williamstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Williamstown city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.9
Williamstown's overall cost of living index is 85.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Williamstown costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Williamstown, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,341
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Williamstown's violent crime rate is 215.3 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
215.3 /100k
Property Crime
840.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Williamstown, KS
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Williamstown sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.1 inches of snow per year.
Williamstown's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Williamstown roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Williamstown's violent crime rate is 215.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 840.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Williamstown, KS has a population of 160, a median household income of $65,341, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Williamstown averages 36.9°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches
with about 14.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Williamstown, Kansas is 160 with a median age of 52.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Williamstown: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $65,341, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Williamstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
