Wilson County, KS
Living in Wilson County
Bikeability36
Walkability58
Commute97
Public Transit29
Affordability99
Public Safety74
Airports20
Hospitals56
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.7kPopulation-910 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate34%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector66%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$443Median Monthly Rent+$132 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas17%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wilson County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Wilson County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wilson County
Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding64
Tornado27
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wilson County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wilson County, KS
Chanute Christian Academy
17 miles, NE
St Patrick Catholic School
18 miles, NE
St Andrew Catholic School
23 miles, S
Zion Lutheran School
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wilson County, KS
Pittsburg State University
58 miles, E
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
59 miles, S
Emporia State University
64 miles, N
Southwestern College
71 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wilson County, KS
Fredonia Regional Hospital
4 miles, SW
Wilson Medical Center
10 miles, S
Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center
17 miles, NE
Labette Health
31 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Wilson County, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
74 miles, E
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
93 miles, W
Tulsa International Airport
94 miles, S
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
119 miles, SE