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Lucas County

Population in July 2009: 157. Population change since 2000: -3.7%

Males: 89	(57.1%)
Females: 68	(42.9%)

Median resident age:	39.1 years
Iowa median age:	36.6 years

Zip code: 50272

Estimated median household income in 2009: $32,078 (it was $20,000 in 2000)

Williamson:	$32,078
Iowa:	$48,044

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $26,939

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $28,972 (it was $21,300 in 2000)

Williamson:	$28,972
Iowa:	$122,000

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $40,752; Detached houses: $41,322; Mobile homes: $38,658

Median gross rent in 2009: $463.

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Williamson: 82.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (23.9%), Irish (15.3%), English (5.5%), Italian (5.5%), Swedish (4.3%), United States (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/14/1922

Elevation: 1010 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 491 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Williamson:

High school or higher: 76.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Unemployed: 1.8%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Williamson city:

Never married: 28.9%
Now married: 43.8%
Separated: 0.0%
Widowed: 7.0%
Divorced: 20.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:	0.0%
Iowa:	3.1%

According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Williamson, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Williamson to the number of sex offenders is 157 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $177 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $160 (0.6%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (39.5 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (144.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (293.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Chariton, IA (2.4 miles ), Russell, IA (2.8 miles ), Melcher-Dallas, IA (3.1 miles ), Lacona, IA (3.1 miles ), Lucas, IA (3.4 miles ), Melrose, IA (3.7 miles) , Derby, IA (3.9 miles) , Milo, IA (4.1 miles ).

Latitude: 41.09 N, Longitude: 93.26 W

Area code: 641

Williamson household income distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:

Here:	6.1%
Iowa:	6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Population change in the 1990s: -3 (-1.8%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)

Males Females

Manufacturing (83%)
Wholesale trade (6%)
Health care and social assistance (6%)
Accommodation and food services (6%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
Construction (0%)

Finance and insurance (44%)
Health care and social assistance (28%)
Utilities (17%)
Accommodation and food services (11%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
Construction (0%)

Most common occupations (%)

Males Females

Other production occupations including supervisors (26%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (21%)
Farmers and farm managers (16%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
Computer specialists (5%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)

Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (17%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (17%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (17%)
Judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers (11%)
Other healthcare support occupations (11%)
Assemblers and fabricators (11%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)

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Tornado activity:

Williamson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 154% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the Williamson city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 tornado 24.0 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Williamson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Iowa state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 97.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lucas County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Williamson:

LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
KNOXVILLE HOSPITAL & CLINICS (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; KNOXVILLE, IA)
PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; PELLA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Williamson:

Drake University (about 41 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,382)
Indian Hills Community College (about 45 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
Des Moines Area Community College (about 49 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
Iowa State University (about 68 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
Truman State University (about 72 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
University of Iowa (about 98 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,313)
Northwest Missouri State University (about 100 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,793)

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Notable locations in Williamson: Williamson (A), Williamson School Museum (B), Williamson City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Lucas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.2%

Average household size:

This city:	2.3 people
Iowa:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	64.8%
Whole state:	67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	4.2%
Whole state:	4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

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Williamson compared to Iowa state average:

Median household income below state average.
Median house value significantly below state average.
Unemployed percentage below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
House age above state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Williamson travel time to work - commute

Williamson mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Utility gas (79%)
Wood (10%)
Electricity (7%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)

2004 Presidential Election results in Lucas County Iowa:

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Religion statistics for Williamson:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 44.21%

Here		44.2%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	United Methodist Church	Catholic Church	American Baptist Churches in the USA	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents	25.4%	15.6%	13.4%	9.6%	9.5%
Congregations	20.8%	4.2%	4.2%	4.2%	4.2%

Name	Church of the Nazarene	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Old Order Amish	Community Church of Christ	Other
Adherents	7.5%	4.2%	3.3%	2.9%	8.6%
Congregations	4.2%	8.3%	8.3%	4.2%	37.5%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1

This county:	1.06 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:	2.14 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6

This county:	6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:	5.55 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 5

Lucas County:	5.30 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:	8.01 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

Here:	7.9%
Iowa:	7.8%

Adult obesity rate:

Here:	28.5%
Iowa:	27.3%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:

Lucas County:	16.2%
State:	14.5%

Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Williamson government finances in 2002:

Construction - Fire Protection: $5,000 ($31.85)
Current Operations - Sewerage: $169,000 ($1076.43)
Regular Highways: $15,000 ($95.54)

Parks & Recreation: $8,000 ($50.96)

General - Other: $6,000 ($38.22)

Fire Protection: $3,000 ($19.11)

Financial Administration: $3,000 ($19.11)

Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($6.37)

Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($6.37)
Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $169,000 ($1076.43)
Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $18,000 ($114.65)
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $23,000 ($146.50)
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000 ($82.80)
General Support: $2,000 ($12.74)
Tax - Total General Sales: $11,000 ($70.06)
Property: $10,000 ($63.69)
Total Salaries & Wages: $4,000 ($25.48)

6.14% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,970 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.14%
Iowa average:	6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Polk County, IA	1.09% ($31,686 average AGI)
from Marion County, IA	0.53% ($25,529)
from Warren County, IA	0.47% ($25,533)

6.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,564 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.75%
Iowa average:	6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Polk County, IA	1.18% ($35,079 average AGI)
to Warren County, IA	0.74% ($36,583)
to Marion County, IA	0.43% ($17,214)

Strongest AM radio stations in Williamson:

WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
KNIA (1320 AM; 1 kW; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Williamson:

KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
KRLS (92.1 FM; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Williamson:

WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)

Williamson fatal accident list:

Dec 21, 2002 12:40 AM, Sr-253, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

Robert Leedham, 7.5 Mi Ne Of Chariton Ia 1 Mi N Of (Lat: 41.106389 Lon: -93.258056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 81.7 m
Registrant: The Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106-1199, Phone: (913) 551-4568, Email:
Robert Leedham, 7.5 Mi Ne Of Chariton Ia 1 Mi N Of (Lat: 41.106389 Lon: -93.258056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 81.7 m
Registrant: The Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106-1199, Phone: (913) 551-4568, Email:
7.5 Mi Ne Of Chariton Ia 1 Mi N Of (Lat: 41.106389 Lon: -93.258056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 81.7 m
Registrant: Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway Company, 4515 Kansas Ave., Kansas City, KS 66106-1199, Phone: (913) 551-4627, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

Water Tower 12 .25 Mi S (Lat: 41.089444 Lon: -93.253250), Call Sign: WCJ211, Licensee ID: L00101556
Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz
Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 01/30/2012
Registrant: Rathbun Regional Water Assn Inc, Rr 3, Centerville, IA 52544, Phone: (515) 647-2416
N Side & Adjacent To Hwy 14 1 Mi N (Lat: 41.106389 Lon: -93.258000), Call Sign: KNEK774
Assigned Frequencies: 161.130 MHz
Grant Date: 12/18/2002, Expiration Date: 02/24/2013
Registrant: Bnsf, 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4613, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
1 Mi N & Adj To Hwy 14 (Lat: 41.106389 Lon: -93.258000), Structure height: 76 m, Call Sign: KSM266
Assigned Frequencies: 160.695 MHz, 161.100 MHz, 161.160 MHz
Grant Date: 02/25/2004, Expiration Date: 03/08/2014
Registrant: The Bn&sf Rwy Co, 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4700, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

STATION, Hwy 253 & Cnw Tracks (Lat: 41.088861 Lon: -93.254361), Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WNTB783
Assigned Frequencies: 2136.40 MHz, 2147.60 MHz
Grant Date: 03/19/2010, Expiration Date: 06/13/2020
Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:
WILLIAMSON, Hwy 235 & Uprr Row (Lat: 41.088861 Lon: -93.254361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: WQJR522
Assigned Frequencies: 928.493 MHz, 952.493 MHz
Grant Date: 12/03/2008, Expiration Date: 12/03/2018, Certifier: Brad G Zielie
Registrant: Union_pacific_railroad_company, 1400_douglas_st.__stop_0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Fax: (402) 233-3179, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

Call Sign: KB0FMA
Grant Date: 12/05/1989, Expiration Date: 12/05/1999, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2002
Registrant: Chad M Welch, Box 24, Williamson, IA 50272

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 1

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