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Williston’s story
Williston in pictures
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
WillistonTN
A town of 480. Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]) · CC BY 3.0
Population
480
residents
Typical home
$337K
+4.2% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
43.5
years
Jobs based here
172
Balanced
What makes Williston stand out
The thing Williston does most differently from other towns.
Small town
480 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Williston. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesTornadoesInland flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Williston has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–52°
Spring50–72°
Summer68–89°
Fall50–73°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Mar 29
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Williston
Most working residents leave Williston for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Memphis (35%), Somerville (14%) and Collierville (9%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Williston0%
Memphis35%
Somerville14%
Collierville9%
Jackson4%
27 mi
median commute distance
172
jobs based in Williston
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
How healthy Williston is
Williston beats the Tennessee average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
26 measures vs. Tennessee
1 better21 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Williston | TN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.1% | 76.2% |
| More adults with diabetes | 16.7% | 13.6% |
West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital
22.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Williston home is worth about $337K
The typical Williston home is worth about $337,000, up 4.2% in a year, close to the Tennessee typical home.
$337KZillow home value
Typical home value
Williston$337K
Tennessee$334K
+4.2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
About Williston
City in Tennessee, United States
Williston is a city in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Williston had a population of 349.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 349
- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 502 ft
- ZIP code
- 38076
- Area code
- 901
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