At a Glance
Median Income
$45,441
$20,616 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $269,291
Median Rent
$954/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
1,094/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
34.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
328 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+
2.6 / 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 $45,441 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,616. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilson is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,291. Median rent is $954/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Wilson reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,094/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Wilson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilson has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 7.
Data Overview
People
Population528
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density812/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,441
Per Capita$20,616
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty34.0%
County GDP$353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$954
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$269,291
Housing Units186
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property1,094/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,311/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain20.7 in/yr
AQI7 (Good)
Elevation3,124 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute36 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Wilson was founded in 1912.
The median home in Wilson was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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