Williamson, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 179 (73% urban, 27% rural).
Population change since 2000: -28.7%
 
Males: 83  (46.4%)
Females: 96  (53.6%)
Median resident age:

51.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62088.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,050 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
Williamson:

$52,050
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,006 (it was $12,988 in 2000)

Williamson village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $65,248 (it was $33,400 in 2000)
Williamson:

$65,248
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $92,767; detached houses: $100,016; mobile homes: $113,503

Median gross rent in 2022: $755.

March 2022 cost of living index in Williamson: 93.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.0%
(19.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Williamson, IL (2022)
    • 14494.1%White alone
    • 74.6%Two or more races
    • 32.0%Hispanic

Races in Williamson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: American (23.2%), German (20.7%), Italian (13.4%), Scottish (4.9%), Irish (3.7%), Welsh (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/13/1907

Elevation: 600 feet

Land area: 1.52 square miles.

Population density: 118 people per square mile   (very low).

Williamson, Illinois map

3 residents are foreign born

This village:

2.0%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,013 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $666 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Florissant, MO (33.0 miles , pop. 50,497).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (35.8 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (225.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Livingston, IL (1.2 miles ),
Staunton, IL (1.4 miles ),
New Douglas, IL (2.3 miles ),
Worden, IL (2.4 miles ),
White City, IL (2.4 miles ),
Mount Olive, IL (2.5 miles ),
Sawyerville, IL (2.6 miles ),
Alhambra, IL (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 38.99 N, Longitude: 89.76 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

Distribution of median household income in Williamson, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Williamson, IL in 2022
Williamson satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Williamson, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (13.0%)
  • Construction (12.0%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.0%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (24.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (14.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (12.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.1%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.8%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Paper (5.9%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Williamson, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Construction laborers (7.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.0%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.3%)
  • Construction laborers (14.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Engineers (6.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.8%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (7.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.9%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.9%)

Average climate in Williamson, Illinois

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 64.7. This is about average.

City:

64.7
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.894. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.894
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.9
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0171. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0171
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Williamson-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.3 miles away from the Williamson village center injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 tornado 22.4 miles away from the village center killed 3 people and injured 216 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Williamson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 268% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 107.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 107.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 101.8 miles away from Williamson center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 126.5 miles away from Williamson center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 127.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 109.3 miles away from Williamson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Madison County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Williamson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Williamson:

  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 3 miles away; STAUNTON, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-STAUNTON (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; STAUNTON, IL)
  • ALHAMBRA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ALHAMBRA, IL)
  • HITZ MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ALHAMBRA, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-GILLESPIE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GILLESPIE, IL)
  • LITCHFIELD CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LITCHFIELD, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-LITCHFIELD (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LITCHFIELD, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Williamson:

  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 19 miles; Edwardsville, IL; Full-time enrollment: 11,933)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 24 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • McKendree University (about 27 miles; Lebanon, IL; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 34 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 9,085)
  • Saint Louis Community College (about 35 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 18,019)
  • Ranken Technical College (about 35 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,134)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 36 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Olive Fire District Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Mount Olive Staunton Coal Company Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Madison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

71.6%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.4%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Williamson:

Marital status in Williamson, IL
  • Never married: 25.1%
  • Now married: 46.1%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 15.1%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Williamson:

  • High school or higher: 76.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
  • Unemployed: 8.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Williamson, IL (based on Madison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant59,455212
Catholic37,24321
Mainline Protestant24,54579
Other5,33020
Black Protestant3,94221
Orthodox5904
None138,177-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 48
This county:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 18
This county:

0.67 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 100
Madison County:

3.74 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 190
Madison County:

7.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Madison County:

9.2%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Madison County:

27.8%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

9.6%
Illinois:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$690
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$244
Totals for Government 0$0 8$934

Strongest AM radio stations in Williamson:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WCBW (880 AM; 2 kW; HIGHLAND, IL; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KFNS (590 AM; 1 kW; WOOD RIVER, IL; Owner: MISSOURI SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSMI (1540 AM; 1 kW; LITCHFIELD, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRTH (1430 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Williamson:

  • WAOX (105.3 FM; STAUNTON, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSIE (88.7 FM; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, S. ILLINOIS UNIV.)
  • KSIV-FM (91.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSMI-FM (106.1 FM; LITCHFIELD, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KEZK-FM (102.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KIHT (96.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WVRV (101.1 FM; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KSHE (94.7 FM; CRESTWOOD, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSLZ (107.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFUO-FM (99.1 FM; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KYKY (98.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSSM (106.5 FM; GRANITE CITY, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KSD (93.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWMU (90.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KATZ-FM (100.3 FM; ALTON, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIBI (91.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • KLOU (103.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLCA (89.9 FM; GODFREY, IL; Owner: LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WXAJ (99.7 FM; HILLSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMLL (104.1 FM; JERSEYVILLE, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Williamson:

  • KSDK (Channel 5; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA KSDK, INC.)
  • KPLR-TV (Channel 11; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KPLR, INC.)
  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • K40FF (Channel 40; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • KMOV (Channel 4; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KMOV-TV, INC.)
  • KDNL-TV (Channel 30; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KDNL LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W50CH (Channel 50; ALTON, IL; Owner: LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CENTER)

Williamson fatal accident list:

Feb 8, 2016 01:00 AM, Williamson Ave, Lat: 38.990494, Lon: -89.769403, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 31, 1983 00:30 AM, 876, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 79ft / 23.7mTotal length
  • $660,000Total costs
  • 31,025Total average daily traffic
  • 8,862Total average daily truck traffic
  • 27,530Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$140,765
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 4038.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Williamson, IL
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Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Williamson, IL
  • 88.1%Utility gas
  • 10.2%Electricity
  • 1.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Williamson, IL
  • 76.2%Utility gas
  • 23.8%Electricity


Williamson compared to Illinois 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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