Williamstown, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 755.
Population change since 2000: +16.9%
 
Males: 389  (51.5%)
Females: 366  (48.5%)
Median resident age:

44.4 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53050.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $94,421 (it was $62,969 in 2000)
Williamstown:

$94,421
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,736 (it was $25,167 in 2000)

Williamstown town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $345,895 (it was $162,500 in 2000)
Williamstown:

$345,895
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $261,408; detached houses: $272,121; townhouses or other attached units: $256,767; in 2-unit structures: $201,412; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $189,678; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $177,084; mobile homes: $51,673
March 2022 cost of living index in Williamstown: 92.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Williamstown, WI (2010)
    • 72896.4%White alone
    • 131.7%Hispanic
    • 40.5%Two or more races
    • 30.4%American Indian alone
    • 30.4%Asian alone
    • 20.3%Black alone
    • 20.3%Other race alone

Races in Williamstown detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (67.3%), Polish (7.3%), Irish (6.8%), English (5.0%), United States (4.2%), Dutch (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 32.9 square miles.

Population density: 23 people per square mile   (very low).

6 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Williamstown town:

1.7% ($2,725)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (36.3 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (43.8 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (123.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Mayville, WI (1.1 miles ),
Kekoskee, WI (1.4 miles),
Horicon, WI (2.2 miles ),
Theresa, WI (2.4 miles ),
Hubbard, WI (2.5 miles ),
Leroy, WI (2.6 miles ),
Burnett, WI (2.7 miles ),
Iron Ridge, WI (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 43.50 N, Longitude: 88.57 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

Distribution of median household income in Williamstown, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $275,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $348,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $328,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $298,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $345,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $225,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $208,300
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $164,900
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $164,900
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $132,000
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $126,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Williamstown, WI residents
Average permit cost in Williamstown, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Williamstown, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Machinery (15.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (14.4%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (17.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (15.2%)
  • Construction (13.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.7%)
  • Public administration (3.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (2.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (13.5%)
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Machinery (12.9%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.5%)
  • Food (2.9%)
Most common occupations in Williamstown, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Engineers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)

Average climate in Williamstown, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Williamstown, Wisconsin average temperatures Williamstown, Wisconsin average precipitation Williamstown, Wisconsin humidity Williamstown, Wisconsin wind speed Williamstown, Wisconsin snowfall Williamstown, Wisconsin sunshine Williamstown, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 66.1. This is about average.

City:

66.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.198. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.198
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.173. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.173
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.50
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 0.0105. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0105
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Williamstown-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/1996, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 14.0 miles away from the Williamstown town center injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 4/4/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.2 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 53 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Williamstown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 9% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 351.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 142.1 miles away from Williamstown center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 325.6 miles away from Williamstown center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 351.0 miles away from Williamstown center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 181.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 106.0 miles away from Williamstown center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dodge County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Williamstown:

  • MAYVILLE NUR REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; MAYVILLE, WI)
  • DODGE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (Hospital, about 9 miles away; JUNEAU, WI)
  • CLEARVIEW (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; JUNEAU, WI)
  • HOPE HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LOMIRA, WI)
  • HOPE NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LOMIRA, WI)
  • CHRISTIAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WAUPUN, WI)
  • CHRISTIAN HOME AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WAUPUN, WI)

Amtrak station near Williamstown:

  • 19 miles: FONT DU LAC (FOND DU LAC, 24 W. PIONEER RD.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Williamstown:

  • Marian University (about 21 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,045)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 22 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • Waukesha County Technical College (about 34 miles; Pewaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 4,415)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 37 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Concordia University-Wisconsin (about 37 miles; Mequon, WI; FT enrollment: 5,253)
  • Carroll University (about 39 miles; Waukesha, WI; FT enrollment: 3,313)
  • Cardinal Stritch University (about 42 miles; Milwaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 3,595)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Williamstown: Mayville Golf Club (A), Golden Grove School (B), Mayville Ambulance Service (C), Mayville Volunteer Fire Department (D), Kekoskee Volunteer Fire Department (E), Mayville Public Library (F), Mayville City Hall (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Williamstown include: Christian Life Fellowship Church (A), Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church (B), Saint Marys Catholic Church (C), Saint Johns Lutheran Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Graceland Cemetery (1), New Saint Marys Cemetery (2), Old Saint Marys Cemetery (3), Saint Johns Cemetery (4), Greenbush Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Kekoskee Millpond 182 (A), I-3 Reservoir (B), Redhead Flowage (C), Greenhead Flowage (D), Lower Mayville Millpond 174 (E), Upper Mayville Millpond 172 (F), 1 Reservoir (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Irish Creek (A), Gill Creek (B), East Branch Rock River (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Williamstown include: Ewald Park (1), Firemans Park (2), Foster Park (3), Horicon Ledge County Park (4), Lions Point Playground (5), Malt House Playgrounds (6), Ribbens Memorial Park (7), Zeigler Park (8), Mayville Ledge Beech-Maple Woods State Natural Area (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Dodge County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

83.4%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.5%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.9%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.1%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Williamstown:

Marital status in Williamstown, WI
  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 66.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 4.7%

For population 25 years and over in Williamstown:

  • High school or higher: 86.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Williamstown, WI (based on Dodge County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant18,75762
Catholic13,43713
Mainline Protestant12,36332
Other2652
Orthodox--
None43,937-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
Dodge County:

1.48 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
Dodge County:

3.76 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 60
Dodge County:

6.84 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.3%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Dodge County:

28.8%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

8.1%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Williamstown:

  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WFDL (1170 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WAUPUN, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSH (1640 AM; 10 kW; SUSSEX, WI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WRPN (1600 AM; 5 kW; RIPON, WI)
  • WAUK (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; WAUKESHA, WI; Owner: WALT-WEST WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Williamstown:

  • WMDC (98.7 FM; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS, INC.)
  • WFDL-FM (97.7 FM; LOMIRA, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS OF FOND DU LAC, INC.)
  • WBWI-FM (92.5 FM; WEST BEND, WI; Owner: WEST BEND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WXRO (95.3 FM; BEAVER DAM, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WHAD (90.7 FM; DELAFIELD, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WTKM-FM (104.9 FM; HARTFORD, WI; Owner: KETTLE MORAINE B/CTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WJZI (93.3 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE RADIO ALLIANCE, LLC)
  • WMIL-FM (106.1 FM; WAUKESHA, WI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLTQ (97.3 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTCX (96.1 FM; RIPON, WI; Owner: RADIO B/C LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPKR (99.5 FM; OMRO, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WSTM (91.3 FM; KIEL, WI; Owner: JUBILATION MINISTRIES INC)

TV broadcast stations around Williamstown:

  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • WDJT-TV (Channel 58; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WDJT-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WITI (Channel 6; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WITI LICENSE,INC.)
  • WISN-TV (Channel 12; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WISN HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WPXE (Channel 55; KENOSHA, WI; Owner: PAXSON MILWAUKEE LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMVS (Channel 10; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD)
  • WMVT (Channel 36; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD)
  • WMLW-CA (Channel 46; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CHANNEL 41 AND 63 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W63CU (Channel 63; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CHANNEL 41 AND 63 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCGV-TV (Channel 24; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WCGV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WVTV (Channel 18; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WVTV LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WTMJ-TV (Channel 4; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WVCY-TV (Channel 30; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 20.4mTotal length
  • 8,674Total average daily traffic
  • 500Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,317Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Williamstown, WI
  • 64.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.7%Utility gas
  • 5.2%Wood
  • 3.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Williamstown, WI
  • 51.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.8%Utility gas
  • 19.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Williamstown compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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