Wilson Texas 2010, 2010
Wilson’s story
114 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2010.
- 1912Wilson is settled
WilsonTX
A town of 464, settled in 1912.
Population
464
2025 Census estimate · +7.4% since 2020
Typical home
$271K
+3.8% in a year
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
32.7
years
Jobs based here
34
A commuter town
Is Wilson a good place to live?
Wilson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
464 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wilson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wilson, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Wilson water system14 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wilson’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLynn County Early Voting ClerkLynn County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2021
ZIP code7938179381 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wilson.
Work & commute
Wilson stands out in Texas and nationally: a larger share of its residents live below the poverty line
Wilson’s median household income stands at $51,000, where Texas’ towns sit at $69,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. It had 34 jobs in 2023, down 123 from 2013. Its typical journey to work is 35 minutes. Only 1% of working residents stay in Wilson for work; the rest commute out.
1%work in town
| Wilson | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 35% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 35 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $51,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Wilson1%
Lubbock43%
Tahoka6%
Levelland3%
Amarillo2%
20 mi
median commute distance
34
jobs based in Wilson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Wilson’s kids attend
Public schools: Wilson ISD. Its one school is below. Enrollment at the town’s public school: 133 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 133 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Wilson has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from hail
Just over a third of Wilson’s expected losses from natural hazards come from hail, followed by drought at 33%. Compared with 69% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is lower.
31risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailDroughtStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers: that is Wilson’s year
Its peak summer temperature stands at 93°F, below the Texas town median (95°F) but above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
5″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–57°
Spring48–76°
Summer67–92°
Fall49–75°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Wilson is
In Wilson, just over a quarter of adults say their health is fair or poor, and 16% report frequent mental distress. Of 31 CDC measures, Wilson beats the Texas average on 3 and trails it on 8. The share of adults 18 to 64 in Wilson who have no health insurance: 22%.
| Wilson | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 24% | 19% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
31 measures vs. Texas
3 better20 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Wilson | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.6% | 12.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.6% | 74.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.4% | 5.6% |
Lynn County Hospital District
11.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A home in Wilson is worth about $271K, on Zillow’s estimate
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 3.8% in value. For households in Wilson, the share who are owner-occupiers is 77%.
$271KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wilson$271K
Texas$296K
+3.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 7 attractions →Galaxy Stadium and 6 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Wilson. Close and well known come first.
21 mi Stadium & arenaGalaxy Stadium
20 mi Theme parkJoyland Amusement Park
19 mi MuseumBuddy Holly Center21 mi MuseumNational Ranching Heritage Center
24 mi MuseumSilent Wings Museum
21 mi MuseumMuseum of Texas Tech UniversitySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Galaxy Stadium: Falcon8765, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Joyland Amusement Park: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Buddy Holly Center: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Silent Wings Museum: Leaflet, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Texas Tech University: Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wilson
18pages on Wilson
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wilson; the nearest are
Texas Tech UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Lubbock20.1 mi$11,852 in-state tuitionSouth Plains CollegeCommunity college · Public · Levelland40.8 mi$2,731 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Wilson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Wilson for work
Where Wilson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
34jobs based in Wilson
1%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Wilson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wilson, TX a good place to live?
Wilson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Wilson, TX known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Joe Stell and Jerry "Bo" Coleman.