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Williams, CA

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Population
5,529
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
84 ft
Median Home Value
$370,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$90,761
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Williams

Williams is a quiet, friendly town in Colusa County, located right in California's Sacramento Valley. Home to around 5,500 residents, it offers a relaxed, rural pace of life surrounded by farmland and wide-open skies. Sitting at the crossroads of Interstate 5 and State Route 20 makes regional travel simple, whether you are commuting toward Sacramento or heading west for a day trip to Clear Lake.

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Daily life revolves around a tight-knit community, with local families served by the Williams Unified School District and several neighborhood parks. The town provides an unpretentious, small-town atmosphere that appeals to anyone looking for affordable valley living away from congested urban centers. It is a welcoming spot where neighbors know each other and everyday life moves at an easy pace.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Winter Hazard Risk IndexA+99.6rating

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