Williamson, West Virginia; view looking down East 2nd Ave · FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore / CC BY-SA 4.0Williamson West Virginia aerial view · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown / Public domainRail yard in Williamson, West Virginia · Magnolia677 / CC BY-SA 3.0
Williamson is a small town of 3,035 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $23,173
and a 11.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Williamson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Williamson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Williamson 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: 86.4
Williamson's overall cost of living index is 86.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Williamson costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Williamson, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$516
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
38.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$23,173
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Williamson's violent crime rate is 153.7 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
153.7 /100k
Property Crime
85.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Williamson is served primarily by Mingo County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Williamson, WV
National Avg
School District
Mingo County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Williamson sees average highs of 46.5°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.1 inches of snow per year.
Williamson's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Williamson roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,900 and median rent is $516/month.
Williamson's violent crime rate is 153.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 85.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Williamson are operated by Mingo County Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Williamson, WV has a population of 3,035, a median household income of $23,173, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%.
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.
Williamson averages 46.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches
with about 13.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Williamson, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 25661.
The population of Williamson, West Virginia is 3,035 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Williamson: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $96,900, median household income $23,173, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Williamson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
