At a Glance
Median Income
$58,214
$29,557 per capita
Home Value
$75,700
Zillow: $130,377
Median Rent
$744/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
16.0% 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?
B+
3.9 / 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 $58,214 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,557. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilson is $75,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,377. Median rent is $744/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
23.0% of adults in Wilson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilson has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population824
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,373/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,214
Per Capita$29,557
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$310M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,700
Rent$744
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$130,377
Housing Units366
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,284/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain26.2 in/yr
Elevation1,690 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Wilson was founded in 1871.
The median home in Wilson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.