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Williams, MN
City in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota.
Population
237
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
243
ZIP codes
0
Williams and its ZIP codes
Williams at a glance
- Williams is about 3.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Williams, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake of the Woods County. PPP loans are for Williams.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,013
1,520 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,442
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.22M
FY 2026, $7,766 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Williams, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
394
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
24
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / -6°F
25.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Williams, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Williams
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RooseveltCity | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| BaudetteCity | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| WarroadCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williams, MN in?
- Williams is in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Williams, MN?
- About 237 people live in Williams, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williams?
- Nearby places include Roosevelt (7.2 mi), Baudette (17 mi), Warroad (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023