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Fayette County

Population in July 2008: 350. Population change since 2000: +2.6%
 

Males: 153  (44.0%)
Females: 197  (56.0%)

Median resident age:  35.9 years
Tennessee median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 38076.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $49,014 (it was $40,625 in 2000)
Williston:  $49,014
Tennessee:  $42,367

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,157
Williston:  $18,157
Tennessee:  $23,418

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $106,163 (it was $70,400 in 2000)
Williston:  $106,163
Tennessee:  $130,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $134,739; Detached houses: $136,623; Mobile homes: $52,083
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Races in Williston:

  • White Non-Hispanic (64.8%)
  • Black (33.4%)
  • Chinese (0.6%)
  • Other race (0.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Williston: 80.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (39.3%), English (3.2%), Irish (3.2%), Scotch-Irish (1.2%), Scottish (1.2%), Subsaharan African (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1970

Elevation: 510 feet

Land area: 1.62 square miles.

Population density: 216 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Williston

  • High school or higher: 61.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 8.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 40.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Williston city

  • Never married: 18.1%
  • Now married: 61.3%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Tennessee:  2.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Williston:  0.4% ($305)
Tennessee:  0.8% ($715)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (33.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (455.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Somerville, TN (2.3 miles ), Moscow, TN (2.6 miles ), Oakland, TN (3.1 miles ), La Grange, TN (3.3 miles) , Rossville, TN (3.5 miles ), Hickory Withe, TN (3.6 miles ), Grand Junction, TN (3.6 miles ), Hickory Valley, TN (3.7 miles) .

Latitude: 35.16 N, Longitude: 89.37 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 901

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Population change in the 1990s: -87 (-20.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (18%)
  • Machinery (15%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (11%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (24%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (19%)
  • Cashiers (9%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)



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Williston-area historical tornado activity is above Tennessee state average. It is 161% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.9 miles away from the Williston city center killed 16 people and injured 74 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/21/1952, a category 4 tornado 23.5 miles away from the city center killed 38 people and injured 157 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Williston-area historical earthquake activity is near Tennessee state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 63.1 miles away from Williston center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 62.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 69.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/29/1996 at 05:41:33, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 12.6 mi) earthquake occurred 61.1 miles away from Williston center
On 5/1/2005 at 12:37:32, a magnitude 4.2 (4.1 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 63.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2005 at 14:04:54, a magnitude 4.1 (3.9 MB, 4.1 MW, Depth: 9.5 mi) earthquake occurred 64.6 miles away from Williston center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Williston:
  • METHODIST HEALTHCARE FAYETTE HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; SOMERVILLE, TN)
  • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-COLLIERVILLE (about 20 miles; COLLIERVILLE, TN)
  • WESTERN MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (about 22 miles; BOLIVAR, TN)

Political contributions by individuals in Williston, TN

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Williston:
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 28 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 34 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 34 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 34 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 2,019)
  • JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,534)
  • UNION UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; FT enrollment: 3,842)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.8 people
Tennessee:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  75.4%
Whole state:  69.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.3%
Whole state:  4.2%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  9.7%
Whole state:  13.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  0.8%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Williston, TN



Williston compared to Tennessee state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Fayette County Tennessee:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (61%)
  • Electricity (33%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Williston

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)Catholic Church
Adherents65.7%15.7%5.1%4.4%2.3%
Congregations33.3%26.3%10.5%5.3%1.8%
NameAssemblies of GodBaha'iCumberland Presbyterian ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Other religions
Adherents1.2%1.1%0.9%0.8%2.8%
Congregations1.8%N/A3.5%1.8%15.8%
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.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 2$187
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$77
Totals for Government 0$0 3$264



Williston government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $36,000
    Fire Protection: $23,000
    Financial Administration: $22,000
    General - Other: $13,000
    Regular Highways: $13,000
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $27,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $12,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $98,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $49,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $42,000
    Highways: $12,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $11,000

11.09% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($51,170 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  11.09%
Tennessee average:  7.52%

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 Shelby County, TN  7.33% ($55,840 average AGI)
from Hardeman County, TN  0.37% ($33,458)
from Tipton County, TN  0.32% ($31,244)


6.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,699 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.75%
Tennessee average:  6.67%

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 Shelby County, TN  3.52% ($35,232 average AGI)
to Hardeman County, TN  0.39% ($26,250)
to DeSoto County, MS  0.30% ($46,486)


Strongest AM radio stations in Williston:
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSTN (1410 AM; 1 kW; SOMERVILLE, TN; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WMC (790 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Williston:
  • WSRR-FM (98.1 FM; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: KOOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEGR (102.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGKX (105.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: KIX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRVR-FM (104.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMC-FM (99.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WKNO-FM (91.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WMPS (107.5 FM; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WYPL (89.3 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS/SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFO CNTR.)
  • WRBO (103.5 FM; COMO, MS; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKVF (94.9 FM; BYHALIA, MS; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WQOX (88.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS)
  • WEVL (89.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION VOLUNTEERS, INC.)
  • WMBZ (94.1 FM; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WUMR (91.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS)

TV broadcast stations around Williston:
  • WMC-TV (Channel 5; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WREG-TV (Channel 3; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WLMT (Channel 30; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTY-TV (Channel 24; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPXX-TV (Channel 50; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKNO (Channel 10; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WHBQ-TV (Channel 13; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WBUY (Channel 40; HOLLY SPRINGS, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W57CG (Channel 57; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • WBII-LP (Channel 20; HOLLY SPRINGS, MS; Owner: MID-SOUTH BROADCASTING)


Williston fatal accident list:
May 5, 1996 05:45 AM, Railroadst, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Aug 17, 1984 08:45 AM, 1542010036, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • BOBBY RILES, 13415 Hwy 193, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 84.1 m
    Registrant: Area Wide Communications, Medina, TN 38355, Phone: (731) 783-5380, Email:
  • John Johnson, 3570 Ebenezer Loop Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 85.3 m, , Licensee ID: L00002923
    Registrant: State Of Tennessee, 3041 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN 37204, Phone: (615) 741-3826, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • State Fire Tower Wt29 2 Mi Ne, Call Sign: KWT751, Licensee ID: L00002923
    Assigned Frequencies : 45.6200 MHz, 45.6200 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/28/2003, Expiration Date: 12/13/2013
    Registrant: State Of Tennessee, 225 Ezell Pike, Nashville, TN 37217-2905

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • WILLISTON, 3570 Ebenezer Loop Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: WQKD501, Licensee ID: L00002923
    Assigned Frequencies : 6650.62 MHz, 6635.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/08/2009, Expiration Date: 04/08/2019, Certifier: Steve Philyaw
    Registrant: State Of Tennessee Department Of Safety, 225 Ezell Pike, Nashville, TN 37217, Phone: (615) 365-1622, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KG4FXH, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00190336
    Grant Date: 01/04/2000, Expiration Date: 01/04/2010, Certifier: Jeffery T Tate
    Registrant: Jeffery T Tate, 65 Allen St, Williston, TN 38076
  • Call Sign: KG4VAW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00569472
    Grant Date: 09/12/2002, Expiration Date: 09/12/2012, Certifier: William E Torkell Sr
    Registrant: William E Torkell Sr, 6025 Mc Kinstry Rd, Williston, TN 38076


FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1
  • CRAWFORD J HARRISON, 290 Hotel Ave, Williston, TN 38076
    Certificate: D000122 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 10/23/2006, Expiration Date: 10/22/2007

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: DICKEY RON RV-6A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 22163 , Serial Number: 23396, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 07/15/1997
    Registrant (Individual): Ron S Dickey, 1355 Shady Grove Rd, Williston, TN 38076
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/10/1996
  • Aircraft: NAVION NAVION H (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2538T , Serial Number: NAV-4-2538, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 02/02/1970
    Registrant (Individual): Craig J Heeren, 520 Hotel St, Williston, TN 38076
  • Aircraft: BEECH S35 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 425MG , Serial Number: D-7813, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 01/21/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Po Box 175, Williston, TN 38076
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 733AP , Serial Number: 22-5434, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 08/02/1957
    Registrant (Individual): Lawrence S Woronoff, 855 Good Springs Loop, Williston, TN 38076


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 14
  • Hazardous Condition: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 1

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