What are the schools like in Wilder, KY?

School district data for Wilder is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wilder?

The median household income in Wilder, KY is $66,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Wilder, KY?

Wilder has an average high temperature of 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

Wilder, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wilder, KY affordable or expensive?

Wilder's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wilder is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $135,100 and the median rent is $1,202 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wilder, KY?

Wilder has a violent crime rate of 97.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 650.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wilder, KY a Good Place to Live?

Wilder is a small town of 3,152 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $66,250 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Wilder stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wilder is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wilder 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: 94.1

Wilder's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wilder costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wilder, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$135,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,202	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wilder's violent crime rate is 97.5 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

97.5 /100k

Property Crime

650.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wilder, KY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	59.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wilder sees average highs of 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wilder, KY
Average High — January	40.6°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Wilder, KY	National Avg
Population	3,152	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	16.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Highland Heights, KY 1 mi Southgate, KY 2 mi Covington, KY 2 mi Kenton Vale, KY 2 mi Taylor Mill, KY 2 mi

Wilder vs Other Cities

Wilder, KY vs Highland Heights, KY Wilder, KY vs Southgate, KY Wilder, KY vs Covington, KY Wilder, KY vs Kenton Vale, KY Wilder, KY vs Taylor Mill, KY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilder, KY affordable or expensive?

Wilder's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wilder roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $135,100 and median rent is $1,202/month.

What is the crime rate in Wilder, KY?

Wilder's violent crime rate is 97.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 650.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wilder?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wilder, KY a good place to live?

Wilder, KY has a population of 3,152, a median household income of $66,250, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Wilder?

Wilder averages 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wilder?

The population of Wilder, Kentucky is 3,152 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wilder?

Key numbers for living in Wilder: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $135,100, median household income $66,250, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilder side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.