Williston, SC
How exposed is Williston to wildfire?
Williston's 1,746 buildings earn a 73rd-percentile wildfire-risk score nationally under USFS's model — well above the national norm for wildfire risk. (Source: USFS's Wildfire Risk to Communities methodology.)
Separately from the risk score above, Williston's burn probability — fire likelihood with no building count factored in — sits at the 72nd percentile nationally.
Where Williston's buildings actually sit
Direct exposure dominates in Williston: 53.1% of its 1,746 buildings, versus 46.9% Indirect and 0% Minimal. Clearing space around a structure changes the outcome here more than any single building-material swap.
Where Williston ranks
Williston's risk sits at a similar level relative to South Carolina (67th percentile statewide) as it does nationally (73rd) — this place isn't unusual for its own state either way. Among the 31,521 US communities USFS scores, Williston ranks 8,584 for wildfire risk (1 is highest) and 8,241 by building count (1 is largest). Within South Carolina alone, it ranks 157 of 474 places by risk. See the full county-by-county picture for South Carolina on its state page.
Shopping for coverage in Williston
At the 73rd percentile nationally, Williston carries the high rating that has pushed some carriers to limit new business in similarly-scored places elsewhere in the country. Worth comparing quotes rather than assuming last year's renewal terms still apply.
Hardening a home in Williston
Because Direct exposure dominates in Williston (53.1%), the highest-leverage fix is defensible space, not roofing or vents alone — covered in the home-hardening guide.
Where Williston's figures come from
The methodology guide shows exactly how USFS turned 1,746 counted buildings into the percentiles shown above for Williston. The exposure-zones guide covers what Williston's dominant direct exposure actually means, with real examples from across the dataset.