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Williams, CA — ZIP 95987

Population: 6,786 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 95987 (Williams, CA) is $380,387 — up 1.1% over the past year. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, earthquake, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$380,387

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$380,387
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+16.1%
10-year appreciation
+88.9%
All-time peak (2025-11)
$380,774
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Williams Unified, Colusa County Office of Education
Schools include
Mid Valley High (Continuation), Williams Primary Elementary, Williams Junior/Senior High, Williams Upper Elementary, S. William Abel Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine (24.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
115
Days with Moderate air quality
250
Highest AQI recorded (year)
98

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Jones Aviation Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-47 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
26.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,744
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
48.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,118
Average weekly wage
$1,095
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 95987State medianUS median
Median home value$380,387$702,573$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,744$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 95987?
$380,387.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 95987?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 95987?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 95987?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 95987?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 95987?
6 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 95987?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 95987?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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