The Town FilesWilliamsport, Ohio
Village in Pickaway County · population 970 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $155,200
- Household income
- $57,386
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 40.9
Williamsport is a village of 970 people in Pickaway County, Ohio. The median home is worth $155,200, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 91% of Ohio towns.
How Williamsport ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Williamsport is worth $155,200, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $57,386, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $814 a month. 72.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Williamsport | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $814 | $914 |
| Median household income | $57,386 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Williamsport
| People | Williamsport | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 39.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Williamsport
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 40.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 110 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Williamsport since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 13, 1999 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 11, 1980.
Severe weather in Pickaway County since 1996
Pickaway County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Pickaway County
Pickaway County had 16,097 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,992 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Williamsport itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Williamsport
3 public schools with 1,372 students, about 24.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfall Elementary School | PK-5 | 627 | 24.1 |
| Westfall High School | 9-12 | 421 | 26.3 |
| Westfall Middle School | 6-8 | 324 | 24.9 |
Towns near Williamsport
- New Holland, OH7.5 mi · 804 people · home $137,100
- Logan Elm Village, OH9.3 mi · 1,045 people · home $204,200
- Circleville, OH10.1 mi · 13,927 people · home $191,700
- South Bloomfield, OH11.5 mi · 2,143 people · home $219,000
- Andersonville, OH11.6 mi · 778 people · home $223,900
- Mount Sterling, OH12.2 mi · 1,945 people · home $197,200
- Frankfort, OH12.6 mi · 1,084 people · home $168,200
- Ashville, OH13.2 mi · 4,529 people · home $291,000
Williamsport questions
Is Williamsport, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Williamsport scores better for retirees than 34% of Ohio towns and quieter than 69%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Williamsport?
The median owner-occupied home in Williamsport is valued at $155,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,386, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $814 a month.
What is the weather like in Williamsport?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.9 inches of precipitation a year and 15.4 inches of snow.
Does Williamsport get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Williamsport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 13, 1999. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)