Williams, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 301 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -29.5%
 
Males: 151  (50.3%)
Females: 150  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

39.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50271.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,001 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Williams:

$53,001
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,267 (it was $16,000 in 2000)

Williams city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,477 (it was $53,400 in 2000)
Williams:

$86,477
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $102,025; detached houses: $101,504

Median gross rent in 2022: $678.

March 2022 cost of living index in Williams: 81.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.4%
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  • Races in Williams, IA (2022)
    • 30785.8%White alone
    • 267.3%Hispanic
    • 257.0%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Williams, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Williams is 236 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (41.9%), American (10.8%), Irish (6.6%), Norwegian (6.0%), English (2.4%), French (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/13/1883

Elevation: 1205 feet

Land area: 0.88 square miles.

Population density: 343 people per square mile   (very low).

Williams, Iowa map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.6%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $990 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $967 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (32.1 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (152.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (303.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Blairsburg, IA (2.2 miles ),
Alden, IA (3.0 miles ),
Popejoy, IA (3.1 miles),
Buckeye, IA (3.1 miles),
Kamrar, IA (3.4 miles ),
Dows, IA (3.5 miles ),
Ellsworth, IA (3.5 miles ),
Radcliffe, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.49 N, Longitude: 93.54 W

Area code: 515

Distribution of median household income in Williams, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Williams, IA in 2022
Williams satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +70 (+19.6%).
Most common industries in Williams, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.9%)
  • Construction (9.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Health care (6.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Food (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (11.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.9%)
  • Wood products (5.9%)
  • Paper (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
  • Educational services (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Food (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Health & personal care, except drug, stores (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Williams, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (3.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (7.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (4.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.9%)

Average climate in Williams, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Williams, Iowa average temperatures Williams, Iowa average precipitation Williams, Iowa humidity Williams, Iowa wind speed Williams, Iowa snowfall Williams, Iowa sunshine Williams, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Williams-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 119% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.5 miles away from the Williams city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 tornado 22.3 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Williams-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 163% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 252.6 miles away from Williams center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 456.5 miles away from Williams center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 407.9 miles away from the city 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 390.3 miles away from Williams center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 407.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 318.2 miles away from Williams center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hamilton County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Williams topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Williams:

  • USA HEALTHCARE, DOWS (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DOWS, IA)
  • HAMILTON COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; WEBSTER CITY, IA)
  • SOUTHFIELD WELLNESS COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WEBSTER CITY, IA)
  • CRESTVIEW NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WEBSTER CITY, IA)
  • IOWA FALLS MARY GREELEY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; IOWA FALLS, IA)
  • HERITAGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; IOWA FALLS, IA)
  • SCENIC MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; IOWA FALLS, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Williams:

  • Iowa State University (about 33 miles; Ames, IA; Full-time enrollment: 28,662)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 34 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 51 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 55 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 56 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Drake University (about 62 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 63 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)

Library in Williams:

  • WILLIAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $30,262; Location: 216 MAIN ST; 8,341 books; 210 audio materials; 621 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 21 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Williams: Williams (A), Williams Fire and Rescue (B), Williams Public Library (C), Williams Municipal Building (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Williams include: Ellis United Methodist Church (A), Saint Mary's Catholic Church (B), Saint Paul's Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Best Western Norseman Inn (3086 220th Street), Boondocks Motel (3061 220th Street), Norseman Inn Best Western (I 35 And Hwy # 20).

Hamilton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Williams that have no violations reported:

  • NORSEMAN INN BEST WESTERN (Address: I-35 & US20 EXIT 144 , Population served: 28, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Williams (2011 data):

  • Iowa Falls State Bank: Williams Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1931/02/03. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $109.1 mil, Deposits: $92.6 mil, headquarters in Iowa Falls, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Barlow Banking Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Williams:

Marital status in Williams, IA
  • Never married: 35.7%
  • Now married: 46.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

For population 25 years and over in Williams:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 0.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Williams, IA (based on Hamilton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,42217
Evangelical Protestant2,93915
Catholic1,4332
Other21
None5,877-
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: 3
This county:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Hamilton County:

7.07 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

7.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.2%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Hamilton County:

28.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Hamilton County:

12.7%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Williams:

50.2%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.5
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Williams:

19.1%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Williams:

9.7%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Williams:

35.1%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

55.7%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.7%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Williams, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$2,843$34,1160$0
Firefighters 1$7,807$93,68411$38
Sewerage 1$1,034$12,4080$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,291$15,4920$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$4,897
Health 0$0 15$389
Local Libraries 0$0 4$4,736
Totals for Government 4$12,975$38,92539$10,060

Williams government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $91,000 ($302.33)
    Sewerage: $90,000 ($299.00)
    Water Utilities: $69,000 ($229.24)
    Libraries: $40,000 ($132.89)
    Local Fire Protection: $31,000 ($102.99)
    Parks and Recreation: $25,000 ($83.06)
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($63.12)
    Financial Administration: $18,000 ($59.80)
    Health - Other: $13,000 ($43.19)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($36.54)
    General - Other: $10,000 ($33.22)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($13.29)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($9.97)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($6.64)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($43.19)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $3,000 ($9.97)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $76,000 ($252.49)

Williams government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $76,000 ($252.49)
    Other: $13,000 ($43.19)
    Solid Waste Management: $12,000 ($39.87)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $56,000 ($186.05)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $32,000 ($106.31)
    Sale of Property: $3,000 ($9.97)
    Rents: $2,000 ($6.64)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.32)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($3.32)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $81,000 ($269.10)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $37,000 ($122.92)
    Other: $1,000 ($3.32)
  • Tax - Property: $142,000 ($471.76)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $32,000 ($106.31)

Williams government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $318,000 ($1056.48)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $282,000 ($936.88)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $36,000 ($119.60)

Williams government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $904,000 ($3003.32)

Businesses in Williams, IA

  • Best Western: 1
  • FedEx: 1
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Williams:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KIFG (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: TIMES-CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Williams:

  • KQWC-FM (95.7 FM; WEBSTER CITY, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KIFG-FM (95.3 FM; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: TIMES-CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)

TV broadcast stations around Williams:

  • K25FA (Channel 25; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K47EK (Channel 47; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K49DZ (Channel 49; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K55GV (Channel 55; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K57GN (Channel 57; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K61GF (Channel 61; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K19DX (Channel 19; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K27EW (Channel 27; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K33ED (Channel 33; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K51EP (Channel 51; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K53FD (Channel 53; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K59FM (Channel 59; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K69GZ (Channel 69; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 33Number of bridges
  • 295ft / 90.4mTotal length
  • 136,080Total average daily traffic
  • 39,569Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Williams, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 71960-1969
  • 151970-1979
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Williams, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Williams)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2308 Ubben Avenue (Lat: 42.451917 Lon: -93.581000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WPSW306, Licensee ID: L00127121,
    Assigned Frequencies: 851.112 MHz, 851.162 MHz, 851.187 MHz, 851.212 MHz, 851.237 MHz, 851.262 MHz, 851.287 MHz, 851.337 MHz, 851.362 MHz, 851.412 MHz... (+135 more), Grant Date: 08/04/2001, Expiration Date: 08/04/2011, Cancellation Date: 09/22/2010, Certifier: Mary E Julius, Registrant: Nextel Wip License Corp., 2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4142, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • .5 Mi S On Us 20 (Lat: 42.477750 Lon: -93.547444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Overall height: 37 m, Call Sign: KEO408,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.105 MHz, 159.195 MHz, 159.195 MHz, Grant Date: 05/22/2001, Expiration Date: 08/15/2011, Cancellation Date: 05/26/2011, Certifier: Richard K Rahto, Registrant: State Of, Dot Iowa, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010, Phone: (515) 239-1552, Fax: (515) 232-6739, Email:

  • 1831 Ubben Ave. (Lat: 42.524722 Lon: -93.579222), Call Sign: WNKG830,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.925 MHz, Grant Date: 08/05/2013, Expiration Date: 02/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2023, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • Lat: 42.494167 Lon: -93.546667, Call Sign: WPTU481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.075 MHz, 462.212 MHz, 462.312 MHz, 467.212 MHz, 467.312 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/2021, Expiration Date: 12/17/2031, Certifier: Craig Kundert, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KD5SMV, Licensee ID: L00516899, Grant Date: 01/01/2013, Expiration Date: 01/01/2023, Certifier: Samuel S Ose, Registrant: Samuel S Ose, Williams, IA 50271

  • Call Sign: KD0DJK, Licensee ID: L01379341, Grant Date: 03/13/2008, Expiration Date: 03/13/2018, Cancellation Date: 03/14/2020, Certifier: Michael S Carden, Registrant: Michael S Carden, 400 Clark St, Williams, IA 52361

  • Call Sign: KF0OLQ, Licensee ID: L02562557, Grant Date: 12/14/2023, Expiration Date: 12/14/2033, Certifier: John L Fowler Iii, Registrant: John L Fowler Iii, Williams, IA 50271


Most common first names in Williams, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George875.0 years
John775.8 years
Harold664.8 years
Henry580.6 years
Mary584.8 years
Donald467.0 years
Earl474.3 years
Frank482.8 years
Anna487.0 years
James477.8 years
Most common last names in Williams, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1078.6 years
Doyle783.0 years
Holdgrafer670.8 years
Anderson664.0 years
Otteros677.4 years
Nerland580.0 years
Cady570.2 years
Westwick584.2 years
Bryan470.7 years
Hill474.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Williams, IA
  • 83.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.3%Utility gas
  • 5.2%Electricity
  • 1.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Williams, IA
  • 58.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.3%Electricity
  • 13.0%Utility gas


Williams compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
There are no pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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  • Thomas M. Robert (2)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.