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Williamsburg, Kentucky

Introduction to Williamsburg, Kentucky

Williamsburg, Kentucky, in Whitley county, is 55 miles N of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 87 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. There are an estimated 5,143 people in the city.

Williamsburg History

Formerly, Williamsburg was recognized as Spring Ford after a ford that crossed the Cumberland River. Officially, the city was formed in 1818. Samuel Cox donated the land for constructing the courthouse. Williamsburg was named honoring Col. William Whitley, an Indian fighter.

Williamsburg and nearby Attractions

  • Bill Woods Park
  • Henkelmann's Wildlife Museum
  • Kentucky Splash Water Park
  • Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
  • Mountain Life Museum

Things To Do In Williamsburg

Cumberland Falls State Park and the Bill Woods Park are popular tourist destinations. The city residents love to be at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. When in Williamsburg, one cannot afford to miss the fun at the Kentucky Splash Water Park. Other notable places to visit include the Mountain Life Museum and Henkelmann's Wildlife Museum. Every year, Williamsburg hosts Whitley County Fair during the month of July.

Williamsburg Transportation

Mc Ghee Tyson Airport is the nearest airport.

Williamsburg Higher Education

Cumberland College is located in the city. Apart from this, other higher education institutes that one can attend include the University of Tennessee, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Roane State Community College, and Carson - Newman College.

High Points

Williamsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWilliamsburg Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWilliamsburg Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Williamsburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Williamsburg, KY

Comparing Williamsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens64
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population24
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime86
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