Williamson County, Illinois
Among the top 10% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
- top 6% for property crime
- top 6% for violent crime
- bottom 9% for property tax rate
Williamson County is a county in Illinois with about 67,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include property crime, violent crime, and park & nature access. It rates lower on natural disaster risk and property tax rate.
Official websitewilliamsoncountyil.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in3.4 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 22% of US counties
Home Value$140k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$824better than 49% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 50% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.68%better than 9% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.80%better than 18% of US counties
Unemployment4.4%better than 58% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.5 in67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall10.1 inbetter than 54% of US counties
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 59% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 25% of US counties
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk85.8better than 14% of US counties
School Quality47.9better than 35% of US counties
Violent Crime34/100kbetter than 94% of US counties
Property Crime16/100kbetter than 94% of US counties
Community
Population67,12075th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.248th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2038th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0159th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.3%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.9%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 62% of US counties
Walkability6.3/20better than 58% of US counties
Airport Distance105 mibetter than 45% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.0%better than 54% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.05better than 80% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Williamson County an affordable place to live?
- Williamson County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 22% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Williamson County?
- The median home value in Williamson County is $140k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Williamson County?
- Median household income in Williamson County is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Williamson County?
- Median gross rent in Williamson County is $824 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Williamson County safe?
- Williamson County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 34/100k (better than 94%). Property crime is 16/100k.
- What is the weather like in Williamson County?
- Williamson County averages 79°F in July and 34°F in January, with 48.5 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Williamson County?
- Public-school quality in Williamson County is below average, scoring better than 35% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Williamson County?
- The average one-way commute in Williamson County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)