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Wilson, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Mississippi County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,103 Population 1,050/sq mi density
$76,065 Median Income $38,649 per capita
$135,900 Home Value $99,274 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,065 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,900 home value, $825/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilson, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,065
1% above
$38,649 per capita
Home Value
$135,900
52% below
Zillow: $99,274
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,465/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
19% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Wilson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wilson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
48%
Rent
71%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wilson residents earn a median household income of $76,065 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,649. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wilson is $135,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,274. Median rent is $825/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Wilson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,465/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

27.3% of adults in Wilson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilson has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,103
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,050/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,065
Per Capita$38,649
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$4,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,396

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,900
Rent$825
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$99,274
Housing Units498
Rent Burden21.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,465/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death18,348/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation234 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Wilson was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.