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A village of 183 people in Illinois

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About Williamson

Village in Illinois, United States

183Population

1.6 sq miArea

Williamson is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 183 at the 2020 census, down from 230 in 2010.

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Most working residents leave Williamson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Highland (8%), Edwardsville (8%) and St. Louis (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Highland

8%

Edwardsville

8%

St. Louis, MO

5%

Staunton

4%

0%Work in townlive and work in Williamson 22 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 3Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Williamson

Compared with Illinois

2better than IL·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 5▼ 6 close Habits all close Care all close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

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5.6%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethIL 10.3% · better 6.6%Fewer adults without reliable transportationIL 8% · better 8%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse

Care nearby

Community Hospital of StauntonStaunton · 2.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Macoupin County Maple Street ClinicGillespie · 10.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Natural hazards in Williamson

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Williamson flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Madison County

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Williamson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 24°Winter

65° / 44°Spring

86° / 65°Summer

67° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Williamson get?About 14 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 24, with the last in spring around Apr 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Nearest: Staunton Public LibraryStaunton · 2.4 miles · 17 hrs a week

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