Williamson, WV (zip code 25661) is a small city located in Mingo County, West Virginia. According to data from BestPlaces, Williamson has been ranked 5th best place to live in the state of West Virginia. Factors that were taken into consideration for this ranking include quality of life, cost of living, crime rate and housing affordability. The city enjoys a low cost of living compared to many other cities in the United States, with an overall cost of living index at 84.4 - 15.6% lower than the U.S. average. The quality of life score for Williamson is surprisingly high despite its remote location, with a score of 75 out of 100 – making it one of the top scores among cities in West Virginia and across America as a whole. In terms of crime rate and public safety, Williamson ranks very low according to BestPlaces data – it’s violent crime rate stands at just 0.16 per 1000 people, which is much lower than the national average. Lastly, housing affordability is also relatively good here – median home value stands at $66,700 which is significantly lower than US average home value ($231,200).
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