At a Glance
Median Income
$32,679
$15,188 per capita
Home Value
$112,300
Zillow: $210,967
Median Rent
$375/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
61.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.5%
18.1% 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
3.1 / 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 $32,679 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,188. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 399 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilson is $112,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,967. Median rent is $375/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
3.9% of adults in Wilson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
61.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilson has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population708
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$32,679
Per Capita$15,188
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$687M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,300
Rent$375
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$210,967
Housing Units370
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity46.5%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain64.0 in/yr
Elevation307 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+61.9%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband43.3%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilson was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.