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Williamson

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About Williamson

City in Iowa, USA
120Population
0.3 sq miArea
1,033 ftElevation

Williamson is a city in Lucas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 120 at the time of the 2020 census.

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ZIP code50272
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Most working residents leave Williamson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Chariton (27%), Ottumwa (5%) and Osceola (4%). Half commute less than 42 miles.

Chariton
27%
Ottumwa
5%
Osceola
4%
Ankeny
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Williamson →

Health in Williamson

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6worse than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Lucas County Health CenterChariton · 4.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Infinity Health - Chariton OfficeChariton · 5.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Williamson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Williamson →

Natural hazards in Williamson

54
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Williamson →

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Williamson has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 17°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
63° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Chariton Free Public LibraryChariton · 5.6 miles · 46 hrs a week

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