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Williamstown, WV

Wood CountyElev. 193 m
Population
2,977
Median home
$164,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Williamstown

Williamstown is a city in West Virginia with about 2,977 residents. Williamstown sits in Wood County. The median age is 52.1 and the median household income is $75,577. Homes carry a median value of $164,100, and about 86% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (97%). Around 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,977
Median age
52.1
Median household income
$75,577
Per-capita income
$43,787
Poverty rate
6.3%
High-school grad or higher
97.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
Unemployment
2.4%
Avg. commute
17.8 min
Work from home
9.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White97%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50.4%
Sales & office21.8%
Production, transportation & material moving13%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.4%
Service3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$164,100
Median gross rent
$848/mo
Owner-occupied
86.1%
Median year built
1958
Households
1,450
Avg. household size
2.05

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Williamstown has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading0%
Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 6–12
WILLIAMSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime89% below national
Williamstown41
West Virginia282
United States386
↓ 61% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime79% below national
Williamstown407
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↑ 46% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Williamstown Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Williamstown.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Wood County
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Williamstown is in Wood County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Williamstown sits in Wood County. Elevation ~193 m.

Map of Williamstown
Williamstown, WV
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tomlinson Mansion
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Nearby cities
Vienna (7 mi)Parkersburg (11 mi)Ravenswood (35 mi)New Martinsville (36 mi)Ripley (42 mi)Moundsville (52 mi)

Common questions

Williamstown — frequently asked

What is the population of Williamstown, West Virginia?
Williamstown has a population of about 2,977, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Williamstown?
The median home value in Williamstown is $164,100, and the median gross rent is $848/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Williamstown safe? What is the crime rate?
Williamstown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 41 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Williamstown face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wood County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Williamstown?
Williamstown has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Williamstown?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Williamstown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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