Wilson is a small town of 777 in Kansas, with a median household income of $48,889
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wilson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wilson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wilson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.4
Wilson's overall cost of living index is 85.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wilson costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wilson, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$71,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$758
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,889
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wilson's violent crime rate is 65.6 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
65.6 /100k
Property Crime
753.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wilson is served primarily by Central Plains.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wilson, KS
National Avg
School District
Central Plains
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wilson sees average highs of 41.8°F in January
and 92.3°F in July,
with 27.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Wilson's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wilson roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $71,000 and median rent is $758/month.
Wilson's violent crime rate is 65.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 753.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wilson are operated by Central Plains.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.7:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wilson, KS has a population of 777, a median household income of $48,889, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wilson averages 41.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.4 inches
with about 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wilson, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67490.
The population of Wilson, Kansas is 777 with a median age of 51.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wilson: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $71,000, median household income $48,889, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
