Wilson County, KS

Living in Wilson County

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 58
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 36
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Schools 2
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Residents

8.7k Population -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

$48k Median 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

$74k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$443 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wilson County, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wilson County, KS

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Zion Lutheran School
23 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Wilson County, KS

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Southwestern College
71 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wilson County, KS

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Wilson Medical Center
10 miles, S
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Labette Health
31 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Wilson County, KS

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