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A town of 435.
34% of residents are under 18 in Wilson, against 21% in Wisconsin’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Wilson. 43% of the land in Wilson is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Eau Claire County Forest, at 12,709 acres with 9.5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Wilson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 513 in 1970, 485 in 2010. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1850 and 2 maps from 1952 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Wilson, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Wilson.
11 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eau Claire County Forest | 9.5 mi | 12,709 |
| 2. Clark County Forest | — | 16 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Most working residents leave Wilson for work: only 2% work in town. The average trip to work in Wilson is 31 minutes. Since 2013, Wilson has added 26 jobs, to 44 in 2023.
| Wilson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Wilson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Wilson’s July high is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
19% of adults smoke cigarettes in Wilson. Wilson beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 20% of adults binge drink in Wilson.
| Wilson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 78% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Wilson | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 18.7% | 13.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Wilson; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Wilson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Wilson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Wilson is a town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 427 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Wilson is located in the town.
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Wilson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.