Wilson, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Monroe County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
91 Population 222/sq mi density
$73,125 Median Income $43,421 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $165,930 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$73,125 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilson, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,125
3% below
$43,421 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $165,930
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
256% above
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
97%
Home Value
49%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
356%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $73,125 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,421. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 373 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wilson is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,930. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

14.3% of adults in Wilson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population91
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,125
Per Capita$43,421
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$1,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$165,930
Housing Units64
Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,678/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation1,279 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute45 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wilson was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.