The Town FilesWilliamstown, Kentucky
City in Grant County · population 3,894 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $209,800
- Household income
- $95,050
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 31.0
Williamstown is a city of 3,894 people in Grant County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $209,800, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450).
How Williamstown ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Williamstown is worth $209,800, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $95,050, which is more affordable than 86% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $721 a month. 75.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Williamstown | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $721 | $837 |
| Median household income | $95,050 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 75.1% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Williamstown
| People | Williamstown | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.0 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 32.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 88.6% |
Weather in Williamstown
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 25.0°F. About 45.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.0 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Williamstown since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 1986 about 4.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 23, 1968.
Severe weather in Grant County since 1996
Grant County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4702: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4497: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Grant County
Grant County had 5,446 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,144 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Williamstown itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Williamstown
5 public schools with 1,189 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Elementary | K-5 | 416 | 16.6 |
| Mason-Corinth Elementary | PK-5 | 279 | 15.5 |
| Williamstown Sr. High | 9-12 | 215 | 12.6 |
| Williamstown Jr. High | 6-8 | 176 | 13.5 |
| Williamstown Head Start Preschool | PK-PK | 103 | 34.3 |
Towns near Williamstown
- Crittenden, KY10.4 mi · 4,023 people · home $223,800
- Walton, KY15.6 mi · 5,460 people · home $262,200
- Claryville, KY20.9 mi · 2,992 people · home $278,200
- Union, KY22.0 mi · 7,416 people · home $411,500
- Independence, KY22.0 mi · 28,676 people · home $263,700
- Cynthiana, KY23.0 mi · 6,333 people · home $172,500
- Elsmere, KY24.5 mi · 9,159 people · home $171,900
- Florence, KY24.8 mi · 31,946 people · home $210,700
Williamstown questions
Is Williamstown, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Williamstown scores better for retirees than 48% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 62%. 10.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.0).
How much does a house cost in Williamstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Williamstown is valued at $209,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,050, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $721 a month.
What is the weather like in Williamstown?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 25.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.9 inches of precipitation a year and 16.0 inches of snow.
Does Williamstown get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Williamstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 1986. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)