The Town FilesWilliamson, Georgia
City in Pike County · population 681 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $418,500
- Household income
- $125,556
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 40.1
Williamson is a city of 681 people in Pike County, Georgia. The median home is worth $418,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Georgia towns, better for families than 95% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Georgia towns.
How Williamson ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Williamson is worth $418,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $125,556, which is more affordable than 54% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,021 a month. 83.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Williamson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $418,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,021 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $125,556 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 83.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Williamson
| People | Williamson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 29.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 2.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 19.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 37.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Williamson
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 34.3°F. About 54.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Williamson since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 12, 2023 about 3.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 58 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Pike County since 1996
Pike County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Pike County
Pike County had 3,431 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,412 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Williamson itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Towns near Williamson
- Zebulon, GA6.1 mi · 1,225 people · home $213,400
- Griffin, GA6.7 mi · 23,478 people · home $220,900
- East Griffin, GA8.5 mi · 1,561 people · home $65,300
- Experiment, GA8.9 mi · 3,328 people · home $137,500
- Brooks, GA9.6 mi · 568 people · home $436,800
- Milner, GA10.7 mi · 772 people · home $240,900
- Hampton, GA14.2 mi · 8,368 people · home $283,700
- Senoia, GA14.5 mi · 5,016 people · home $440,800
Williamson questions
Is Williamson, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Williamson scores better for retirees than 56% of Georgia towns and quieter than 76%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Williamson?
The median owner-occupied home in Williamson is valued at $418,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $125,556, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,021 a month.
What is the weather like in Williamson?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 34.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Williamson get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Williamson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 12, 2023. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- 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)