Wilson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lynn County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
528 Population 812/sq mi density
$45,441 Median Income $20,616 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $273,999 Zillow
$954 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,441 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $954/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilson, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,441
40% below
$20,616 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
58% below
Zillow: $273,999
Median Rent
$954/mo
18% below
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
34.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°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
60%
Home Value
42%
Rent
82%
Poverty
274%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
133%
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 $45,441 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,616. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above 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 $273,999. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population528
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density812/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,441
Per Capita$20,616
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty34.0%
County GDP$353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$954
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$273,999
Housing Units186
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,311/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
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.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.