At a Glance
Median Income
$76,065
$38,649 per capita
Home Value
$135,900
Zillow: $99,274
Median Rent
$825/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
18.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
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 2.9% (19% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,103
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,050/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,065
Per Capita$38,649
Unemployment2.9%
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%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death18,348/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
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.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.