Wilson, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan · City

2.6 Fair / 5.0
708 Population
$32,679 Median Income
$112,300 Home Value
$375 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
2,257 Violent Crime / 100K
50.0 yrs Median Age
3.9% Bachelor's Degree+
2.6
Overall
3.2
Economy
4.8
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.3
Education

People

Population708
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Largest GroupBlack 85.6%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$32,679
Per Capita Income$15,188
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate15.4%
County GDP$687M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$112,300
Median Rent$375
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity46.5%
Diabetes16.2%
Depression23.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime2,257/100K
Property Crime347/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul48° / 81°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.3/5
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+61.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Work From Home2.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Wilson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$32,679
Home Value$112,300
Median Rent$375
Poverty Rate15.4%
Bachelor's Degree+3.9%
Unemployment0.0%
Violent Crime2,256.9 /100K
Avg Temperature66.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population708
Population Density261 per sq mi
Median Age50.0 years
Male36.9%
Female63.1%
Male 36.9%
Female 63.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 13.1% Black 85.6% Other 1.3%
White13.1%
Black or African American85.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.3%

Language

English Only99.3%
Spanish Speakers0.7%
English 99.3% Spanish 0.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability20.4%
Health Insurance88.7%

Income

57% below avg
Median Household Income$32,679
Per Capita Income$15,188
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,110
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$63,185

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate15.4%
Total Establishments (County)399
County GDP$687M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation17
Healthcare Facilities28
Retail Stores39
Manufacturing17
Total Establishments399

Industry Mix

Restaurants 17 Healthcare 28 Retail 39 Manufacturing 17

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$63,185
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,356

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.3 min
Work From Home2.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

60% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$112,300

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied78.2%

Rental Costs

68% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$375

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,356
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.21%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.5%
Diabetes16.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure47.0%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.2%
Stroke4.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity35.4%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage88.7%
Regular Checkup82.7%
Premature Death Rate14,292 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.6 / 10
Exercise Access42.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)28
Restaurants (County)17

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime2,256.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape1,388.9 /100K
Robbery347.2 /100K
Aggravated Assault520.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime347.2 /100K
Burglary347.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft0.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

48°F Jan 81°F Jul
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Average66.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation307 ft (94 m)
Land Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density261 per sq mi
Latitude30.9256°
Longitude-91.1053°
County FIPS22037

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.5%
D 38.3%

Republican +22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.9%
High School+61.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density261 per sq mi
Land Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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