At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$28,986 per capita
Home Value
$157,500
Zillow: $298,868
Median Rent
$850/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
6,747/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
279 sunny days/yr
How Wilson Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilson Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilson Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilson Creek residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,986. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,694 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilson Creek is $157,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,868. Median rent is $850/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Wilson Creek reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,747/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Wilson Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilson Creek has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population183
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$28,986
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$8,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,500
Rent$850
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$298,868
Housing Units95
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property6,747/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,460/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,282 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute42 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilson Creek was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.