Williamson County

MyTownView tracks 15 municipalities in Williamson County, Illinois. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

15Municipalities
66,876Residents
289Articles
7Meetings (30d)
$54,171Avg. Median Income
$114,493Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 24Herrin students explore careers at annual expoHerrinApr 24Illinois lawmakers debate data center regulations in response to growing energy and water use concernsEnergyApr 23Illinois House explores data center impact on energy supply, demandEnergyApr 23Herrin elementary staff member faces sexual assault, abuse chargesHerrinApr 22Illinois House explores data center impact on energy supply, demandEnergyApr 19FWFD responds to bush fire at Shoppes of Illinois RoadBushApr 19Energy demand in ComEd territory could double by 2040, in part driven by data centersEnergyApr 17Editorial: Owner of massive Elwood Energy plant is literally moving the plant to TexasEnergyApr 17Energy demand in ComEd territory could double by 2040, in part driven by data centersEnergyApr 15Governor JB Pritzker’s Clean and Equitable Jobs Act Lowers Energy Bills for IllinoisansEnergyApr 14First farmers market in Stonefort aims to build community connectionsStonefortApr 14Your ComEd Bill Will See a Reduction in April and May Thanks to High Energy Prices, Nuclear SubsidiesEnergyApr 13High energy prices, federal dollars turn nuke subsidies into ratepayer relief in northern IllinoisEnergyApr 13Illinois voters back plan to shift data center energy costs, poll findsEnergyApr 13Illinois residents weigh concerns over data centers' impact on energy and waterEnergy

Meetings

7

Upcoming

Apr 27Village Board of TrusteesHerrinAgendaApr 27City CouncilHerrinAgenda

Recent

Apr 22Village Board of TrusteesHerrinAgendaApr 13Village Board of TrusteesHerrinAgendaApr 13City CouncilMarionVideoApr 13City CouncilHerrinAgendaApr 7Village Board of TrusteesHerrinAgendaMar 24City CouncilMarionVideoMar 23City CouncilHerrinAgendaMar 10City CouncilMarionVideo

Rankings in Williamson County

Most Affordable Homes

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Housing
#CityAffordability Score
1HerrinWilliamson68 / 100
2EnergyWilliamson66 / 100
3CartervilleWilliamson66 / 100
4MarionWilliamson66 / 100
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey & County Business Patterns

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1CambriaWilliamson+2.3%
2CrainvilleWilliamson+1.7%
3MarionWilliamson+0.2%
4CartervilleWilliamson-0.1%
5HerrinWilliamson-0.4%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1CartervilleWilliamson8.9 total crimes per 1k
2EnergyWilliamson39.0 total crimes per 1k
3HerrinWilliamson85.1 total crimes per 1k
4MarionWilliamson124.3 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1CrainvilleWilliamson1.99%
2CambriaWilliamson2.15%
3Johnston CityWilliamson2.26%
4CartervilleWilliamson3.39%
5EnergyWilliamson3.45%
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Source: Illinois Department of Revenue Table 27

Best Schools

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Education
#CitySchool Score
1CambriaWilliamson63 / 100
2CrainvilleWilliamson63 / 100
3CartervilleWilliamson57 / 100
4EnergyWilliamson57 / 100
5HerrinWilliamson57 / 100
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Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1CambriaWilliamson71 / 100
2HerrinWilliamson64 / 100
3CartervilleWilliamson61 / 100
4EnergyWilliamson61 / 100
5MarionWilliamson58 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller & IL Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Bush

Pop. 354Income $55,357Homes $78,000
Village (President-Trustee)

Cambria

Pop. 1,300Income $57,756Homes $143,800
Village (President-Trustee)

Carterville

Pop. 5,818Income $62,337Homes $197,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Colp

Pop. 223Income $31,250Homes $69,300
Village (President-Trustee)

Crainville

Pop. 1,641Income $65,461Homes $185,300
Village (President-Trustee)

Creal Springs

Pop. 324Income $53,125Homes $55,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Energy

Pop. 1,050Income $65,357Homes $151,800
Village (President-Trustee)

Freeman Spur

Pop. 149Income $35,000Homes $60,600
Village (President-Trustee)

Herrin

Pop. 12,226Income $59,975Homes $113,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Hurst

Pop. 700Income $36,635Homes $68,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Johnston City

Pop. 3,327Income $42,465Homes $88,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Marion

Pop. 16,836Income $56,912Homes $158,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Pittsburg

Pop. 682Income $53,203Homes $129,200
Village (President-Trustee)

Spillertown

Pop. 246Income $81,250Homes $152,500
Village (President-Trustee)

Stonefort

Pop. 422Income $56,477Homes $65,700
Village (President-Trustee)