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Wilson, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellsworth County County
Wilson, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Wilson a Good Place to Live?
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 0.6% (83% 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 $115,479. 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.
Safety & Crime
Wilson reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,240/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.