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Williamson, IA map Population (year 2000): 163. Estimated population in July 2006: 162 (-0.6% change)
 

Males: 93  (57.1%)
Females: 70  (42.9%)

Lucas County

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

Zip code: 50272


Estimated median household income in 2005: $21,800 (it was $20,000 in 2000)
Williamson  $21,800
Iowa:  $43,609

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $21,400 (it was $18,100 in 2000)
Williamson  $21,400
Iowa:  $106,600

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Races in Williamson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

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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: 513 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: 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 were 2 registered sex offenders living in Williamson, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Williamson to the number of sex offenders is 82 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Williamson:  1.1% ($199)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

Williamson satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (42.8 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (165.4 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (386.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Chariton, IA (6.2 miles ), Russell, IA (8.4 miles ), Melcher-Dallas, IA (9.6 miles ), Lacona, IA (11.2 miles ), Lucas, IA (14.7 miles ), Melrose, IA (16.2 miles) , Millerton, IA (17.0 miles) , Derby, IA (17.6 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 41.09 N, Longitude: 93.26 W


Area code: 641

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



Most common industries for males:



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (16%)
  • Metal and metal products (16%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (28%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (17%)
  • Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (17%)
  • Paper (11%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (11%)
  • Public administration (11%)


Most common occupations for males



  • 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%)


Most common occupations for females



  • 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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Williamson-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Williamson city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 10/14/1966, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.7 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Williamson:
  • LUCAS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; CHARITON, IA)
  • KNOXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; KNOXVILLE, IA)
  • PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 21 miles; PELLA, IA)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Williamson:
  • DES MOINES INTL (about 41 miles; DES MOINES, IA; ID: DSM)
  • OTTUMWA INDUSTRIAL (about 57 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; ID: OTM)
  • KIRKSVILLE REGIONAL (about 86 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; ID: IRK)
Other public-use airports nearest to Williamson:
  • CHARITON MUNI (about 9 miles; CHARITON, IA; ID: CNC)
  • KNOXVILLE MUNI (about 18 miles; KNOXVILLE, IA; ID: OXV)
  • CORYDON (about 24 miles; CORYDON, IA; ID: 0E9)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Williamson:
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,227)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 57 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 59 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 113 miles; FT DODGE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,807)

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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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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

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  26.2%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  11.9%
Whole state:  3.8%

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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2004 Presidential Election results in Lucas County Iowa:




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Williamson government finances in 2002:
  • Construction - Fire Protection: $5,000
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $169,000
    Regular Highways: $15,000
    Parks & Recreation: $8,000
    General - Other: $6,000
    Fire Protection: $3,000
    Financial Administration: $3,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $169,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $18,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $23,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $11,000
    Property: $10,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $4,000

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)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KNIA (1320 AM; 1 kW; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)

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)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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)

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