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Explore the life in Williamson based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Williamson
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Williamson
3. Crime In Williamson
4. Cost of Living In Williamson
5. Gender In Williamson
6. Household Income For Williamson
7. Education In Williamson
8. Race & Ethnicity In Williamson

Williamson is a city in West Virginia state in USA with a population of 2803 residents.. The poverty rate of Williamson is 38.9%, which is 178% higher than national average. The typical household in Williamson earns $24058 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 5 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 70.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Williamson are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 4 workers in Williamson is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Williamson, only 79% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Williamson remained 23.6%, which is 402% higher than national rate. Nearly 5 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Williamson, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Williamson is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Williamson is $82400 , which is 64% lower than national average. While median income in Williamson remained $24058, which is 64% lower than national average.

Jobs10%

Housing40%

Affordability40%

Safety85%

Amenities60%

Diversity80%

Education50%

Commute90%

The overall crime rate in Williamson, West Virginia is 87% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Williamson is 43% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Williamson is 96% lower than national average. You have 1 in 467 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 1402 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In West Virginia	32	34	29	34	32
In USA	2610	2608	2234	2596	1971

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In West Virginia	15	9	18	12	24
In USA	1338	330	1102	986	1757