WilliamsonIL
A town of 175.
Is Williamson a good place to live?
Williamson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
175 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Williamson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Williamson, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Williamson.
Most of Williamson’s workers commute out: the town has 0.0 jobs for each of them
In Williamson, the middle household income is $58,000, where Illinois’ towns sit at $83,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. 20% of residents live below the poverty line here. Half the trips to work are shorter than 22 miles. Its average trip to work is 31 minutes.
| Williamson | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $58,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
High risk in Williamson, with inland flooding at the top
Expected losses in Williamson break down as 39% from inland flooding and 21% from earthquakes. In Williamson, the FEMA risk score is 69 of 100, above both Illinois’ towns (50 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100).
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Williamson’s year
The July high for Williamson comes to 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Williamson is
Among adults in Williamson, 37% have high blood pressure. The town beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. In Williamson, 19% of adults binge drink, and 15% report frequent physical distress.
| Williamson | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Williamson | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.6% | 8% |
| More adults with COPD | 8% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Williamson
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Williamson; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Williamson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Williamson for work
Where Williamson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Williamson
Village in Illinois, United States
Williamson is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 183 at the 2020 census, down from 230 in 2010.
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- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
Questions about Williamson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Williamson, IL a good place to live?
Williamson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.