Wilson, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Mississippi County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
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
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,065 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,900 home value, $825/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 234 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,050/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5660°N, 90.0418°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mississippi County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.9 in |
Wilson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.0").