97544 Zip Code, Williams

Last updated: October 18, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Williams

Summary: 97544 (Williams, OR) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 97544, Williams, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 52% above the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: October 18, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime High
Low 152 / 300 High
Violent Crime 150
50% above national avg
Property Crime 81
19% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 97544 a Safe Zip Code?

Mixed — the grade is relative, but crime is above the national average. Zip code 97544 in Williams, OR has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 152, which is 52% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Williams.

Compared to the Williams average (crime index 172), zip code 97544 is 20% lower in overall crime.

Looking at specific crime types, robbery is the most elevated concern (index: 164, 64% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 56). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Robbery · Index 164 (64% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Larceny / Theft · Index 56 (44% below avg)

97544 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Williams city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
143 +43% Moderate
Assault
130 +30% Moderate
Robbery
164 +64% High
Rape
161 +61% High
Property Crime
Burglary
98 -2% Average
Larceny / Theft
56 -44% Low
Vehicle Theft
89 -11% Average

How 97544 Compares

Crime index by category: 97544 vs Williams average vs national average.

Crime by Category

Overall Crime Comparison

97544 Crime Map

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97544 Demographics & Context

Population
2,533
Median Income
$50,029
Home Value
$572,942
Median Age
55
Pop. Density
18/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 17%
Graduate Degree 7.8%

Housing

73%
27%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 90.6%
Black 0.4%
Hispanic 4.8%
Asian 1%
97544 Crime Map
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Williams Crime Statistics
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 97544, Williams?

Zip code 97544 in Williams, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 152, which is 52% above the national average. Compared to the Williams average, crime in Zip code 97544 is 20% lower. Zip code 97544 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Williams.

Is Zip code 97544 a safe neighborhood in Williams?

Zip code 97544 has elevated crime levels with a safety grade of A. Extra caution is recommended, especially at night. The highest concern is Robbery (index: 164), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 56). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Williams.

How does Zip code 97544 compare to the rest of Williams?

Zip code 97544's overall crime index is 152, compared to the Williams average of 172. This means crime in Zip code 97544 is 20% lower than the city average. For violent crime, the index is 150, and for property crime it is 81. However, crime can vary block by block, so checking the crime map for specific streets is recommended.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 97544?

The most common crime type in Zip code 97544 is Robbery, with a crime index of 164 (64% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 97544?

Zip code 97544 has a population of approximately 2,533. The median household income is $50,029. The median home value is $572,942. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 97544 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 97544's overall crime rate is 52% above the national average (index 152 vs 100). Within Williams, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated October 2026.