Williamson

Williamson County

Updated on: January 13, 2022
Coordinates
30 39' 19.84" N, 97 35' 2.04" W (30.65551, -97.5839)
State
Texas
Region
Central
County Seat:
Georgetown
Year Organized:
1848
Total Square Miles:
1134.439
1,118 square miles (2,900 km2) land
16 square miles (41 km2) water
Population:
547545 (2017)
Population: Est. 528,718 (2016) 422,679 (2010)
Persons/Square Mile:
483
Williamson County Website
http://www.wilco.org/

Contiguous Counties

Bell (N)
Milam (NE)
Lee (E)
Bastrop (SE)
Travis (S)
Burnet (W)

County structure

Government Type:
County
Authority:
Dillon's Rule
Legislative Body:
Commisioners Court
Size of Legislative Body:
5

Demographics

2018 Population:
547545
25 to 64 Years of Age:
54.26%
65 Years of Age and Older:
12.17%

Economy, 2018

Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
$22.9 B
Labor Force:
300,336
Unemployment Rate:
3.10%

County Contact

710 S Main St
County Courthouse
Georgetown, TX, 78626-5703

http://www.wilco.org/

In Texas, US, Williamson County is the 31st Congressional district. Congress founded the County in 1848, naming it for Robert McAlpin Williamson. Also, it picked Georgetown as the official county seat. 

The county has an area of 1134 square miles or 2940 square kilometers. Equally, the 2019 US population censors paged the number of inhabitants in the County at 590,551. 

Significantly, the county boasts several attraction centers that residents and tourists can visit. 

Topography  

Williamson County comprises one of the most complex transport infrastructures in Texas. The US Highway 183, Interstate Highway 35. You find the major north-south roads if you add state Highway 95 to the mix. 

Furthermore, three railroads cut across Williamson County. Still, the average elevation is 850 feet above sea level. 

The county’s eastern section is part of the coastal plains and boasts of flat and gently rolling terrain. San Gabriel River drains it in the center and south. 

The soil in the eastern parts is loamy and clayey. In the Western Balcones faults, soils vary from light to dark and loamy with a timely subsoil.  

Grassland, junipers, and oak form part of the vegetation in Williamson County. At the same time, the county has several natural resources including limestone, oil, and gas. 

History of Williamson County, Texas 

Anglo settlements started during the Texas Revolution. Later the colonies gained momentum with the addition of more settlements.   

In1835, the settlers built a military post near Brushy Creek’s headwaters to wade off constant Indian attacks. The site of the camp would become present-day Southwestern Williamson County.  

In 1835, Dr. Thomas Kenney established the first white civilian settlement. After that, several other territories blossomed in different places. However, the Indian attackers proved relentless in putting checks on these settlements. 

As such, many earlier settlers abandoned their farms in 1842. It followed advice from Governor Sam Houston, who believed the white settlers should pull back from the frontiers owing to the Indian attacks. 

However, in 1848, 250 settlers moved in western Williamson County. Out of whom, 107 petitioned Congress to organize a county for them. In the same year, the legislature heeded their plea and established Williamson County.  

Williamson County Offices, Texas 

The Williamson County government consists of several offices designed to provide excellent services to its residents. These offices include the office of the county judge, commissioners courts, clerk, attorney, tax collector, treasurer, and sheriff. 

Judge Bill Gravell Jr. serves as the County Judge in Williamson County, Texas. People can contact him using the phone: 512-943-1550. 

Also, Judge Bill chairs the County Commissioners Court with four additional members. The board serves as the highest decision-making organ of the county government operations. 

Terry Cook sits as the Commissioner Precinct 1 in Williamson County. Residents can reach her using the phone: 512-244-8610. 

Cynthia Long remains the Commissioner Precinct 2. People can contact her using the phone:512-260-4280. 

Valerie Covey sits as Commissioner Precinct 3. Citizens can contact her using her phone; 512-943-3370. 

Russ Boles occupies the office of Commissioner Precinct 4. Residents can contact Russ using the phone: 512-943-3761. 

Doyle “Dee” Hobbs Jr. occupies the office of the County Attorney. People can reach him using the phone:512-943-1111. 

Nancy E.Rister serves as the County Clerk in Williamson County. People can contact her using her phone: 512-943-1212. 

D.Scott Heselmeyer sits as the County Treasurer. Citizens of the county can contact him via the phone: 512-943-1540. 

Larry Gades operates as the CountyTax Collector. Residents may reach out to him via the phone:512-943-601. 

Mike Gleason reigns supreme as the County Sheriff in Williamson County. People can contact him using the phone:512-943-1300. 

Cost of Living in Williamson County, Texas 

The overall cost of living index in Williamson County, Texas, is paged at 107% to the US average of 100%. It means the cost of living in the county is higher than in most other US regions.  

The cost of grocery and health services remains relatively affordable compared to the US averages. However, housing, utilities, transportation, and miscellaneous are expensive to other US regions. 

Education in Williamson County, Texas 

The cost of education in Williamson County is relatively cheaper than in most other parts of the US. In the county, parents pay $10,250 yearly per student on education compared to the US average of $12,383.  

Williamson County has 151 public schools that serve 107,064 students. Equally, the county is ranked top in terms of the number of top public schools in Texas.  

The Weather in Williamson County, Texas 

The most pleasant months in Williamson County remain April, October, and March. Also, the county has four months with comfortable temperatures ranging from 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 

August remains the hottest month, with a temperature of 96.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Conversely, February proves the snowiest with 0.1 inches of snowfall. No month of the year records significant snowfall. 

Additionally, the most humid months in Williamson are July, June, and August.  

The Economy in Williamson County, Texas 

Williamson’s economy is doing relatively well. Key economic indicators like the unemployment rate and job market growth are positive. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% to the US average of 6.0%. At the same time, the county recorded a job market growth of 3.5% in the past year. 

More significantly, the ten-year job market growth rate stands at 51.5% to the US average of 33.5%. The yearly income per resident is $31,709 to the US average of $28,555.  

The best performing economic sectors in Williamson County compared to other US regions; 

  • Public administration
  • Education
  • Administrative and waste management
  • Mining, oil and gas extraction, and quarrying
  • Information sector
  • Utilities

Attraction Centers in Williamson County, Texas 

Williamson County, Texas, boasts of a rich cultural and historical heritage. As such, the county is home to several types of attraction centers. The attraction places include; 

  • Architecture
  • Landmarks
  • Parks
  • Exhibition centers
  • Historic sites
  • Religious sites 
  • Sports
  • Nature

Sample Attraction Places in Williamson County 

  • The Williamson museum
  • Elizabeth ney museum
  • Nasher sculpture center
  • Ladybird lake hike and bike trail
  • Brushy creek lake park
  • Texas state capitol
  • Zilker metropolitan park
  • Halina European day spa
  • Spa luxe
  • Benk oak winery
  • Austin Hindu temple
  • Saint Margaret Mary catholic church
  • Henry museum
  • Austin steam train
  • Round Rockey honey
  • NYTEX sports center
  • Project scuba