Williamson County , Illinois

Population: 66,902 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $65,521 Home $145,600 Rent $897/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 66,902 residents, Williamson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Williamson County in the top 14% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with earthquake risk the dominant local risk.

$65,521
Median Income
household
$145,600
Home Value
median
$897/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $65,521
Per Capita Income $37,096
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Median Home Value $145,600
Median Gross Rent $897/mo
Owner Occupied 71.1%
Renter Occupied 28.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 66,902
Median Age 41.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 27.5%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.9%
Obesity
10.0%
Diabetes
14.9%
Smoking
37.2%
High Blood Pressure
24.3%
No Physical Activity
24.0%
Depression
37.2%
Insufficient Sleep
78.4%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 85.8  ·  86th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
80.31
🌀 Hurricane
44.51
🔥 Wildfire
14.19
❄️ Winter Storm
89.85
🌍 Earthquake
96.34
☀️ Drought
54.23

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