Williamsburg, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
5,226 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,431 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
65.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
27.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$108,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$311 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$540 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Whitley County
1
Corbin Urban Area
1
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Whitley County
2
Corbin Urban Area
2
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 34
Feb 4 3 38
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 2 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 2%

Schools

Williamsburg City School
<1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Whitley County High School
3 miles, NE 3.2 star
Whitley County Alternative School
3 miles, NE 3.2 star
Whitley County Middle School
3 miles, NE 4.6 star

Colleges

University of the Cumberlands
<1 miles, SE 1.9 star
Union College
18 miles, E 1.4 star
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
24 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Jellico Medical Center, Inc
12 miles, S 2.3 star
Baptist Health Corbin
13 miles, NE 2.3 star
Knox County Hospital
18 miles, E 4.1 star
Lafollette Medical Center
24 miles, S 2.3 star

Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
65 miles, S 2.3 star
Blue Grass Airport
93 miles, N 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
99 miles, SE 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
128 miles, SE 1.4 star