At a Glance
Home Value
$64,700
Zillow: $84,020
Violent Crime
996/100K
2,397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.2%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
248 sunny days/yr
How Wilson City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilson City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilson City a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilson City is $64,700 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,020. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Wilson City reports 996 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,397/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Wilson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilson City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population91
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density1,138/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans74.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,336
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty20.6%
Housing
Home Value$64,700
Rent
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$84,020
Housing Units60
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent996/100K
Property2,397/100K
Health
Obesity51.2%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation315 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband54.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilson City was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (10 miles).
35.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.