Wilson County, TX

Living in Wilson County

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 7
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Commute 16
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 69
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 59
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Schools 60
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Residents

49k Population +7.9k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
80% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate36%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$200k Median Home Value +$76k (2010–19)
39% Built 2000 or Later
$752 Median Monthly Rent +$234 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity81%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas9%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wilson County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Wilson County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 2 0
Feb 56 2 0
Mar 62 2 0
Apr 69 2 0
May 77 4 0
Jun 82 4 0
Jul 84 3 0
Aug 85 2 0
Sep 80 3 0
Oct 71 3 0
Nov 62 2 0
Dec 53 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wilson County

Inland Flooding78
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wilson County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wilson County, TX

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Sacred Heart School
5 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Wilson County, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wilson County, TX

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Southcross Hospital
24 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Wilson County, TX

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