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Cost of Living in Williamson, IA

Population: 228 | Iowa

76
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Williamson is 24% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
16
Home Values
91
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Williamson, IA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 76, Williamson, IA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 24% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the Iowa state average of 71. Williamson is a small community of 228 residents.

The median household income in Williamson is $53,438, which is 29% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Williamson. The area sees an average annual temperature of 49.5°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 25°F. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches spread over roughly 115 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$53,438
vs US Median ($75,149)
-29%

Housing

Median Home Value
$47,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$409/mo

Climate in Williamson

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

49.5°F
Avg Temperature
36.6"
Rainfall / Year
115d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 30 35 49 62 71 80 84 82 76 63 48 35
Avg °F 21 26 39 50 61 70 74 72 64 52 38 27
Low °F 13 17 28 39 51 61 64 61 53 41 29 19
Rain" 1.0 1.4 2.3 3.8 4.8 5.6 3.9 4.2 3.2 2.9 1.9 1.6

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