At a Glance
Median Income
$80,469
$36,138 per capita
Home Value
$192,400
Zillow: $392,629
Violent Crime
254/100K
2,574/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 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 $80,469 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,138. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilson is $192,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,629. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Wilson reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,574/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Wilson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilson has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population195
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,469
Per Capita$36,138
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,400
Rent
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$392,629
Housing Units90
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property2,574/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,136 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilson was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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