At a Glance
Median Income
$73,125
$43,421 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $165,930
Violent Crime
134/100K
403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
297 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 6.3% (75% 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.
Safety & Crime
Wilson reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 403/100K.
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. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population91
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans79.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,125
Per Capita$43,421
Unemployment6.3%
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%
Crime
F
Violent134/100K
Property403/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,678/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband43.0%
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.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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