Is Wilson a good place to live?
Wilson’s median age is 57 years, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 42.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 7 have a lower share of children under 18 than Wilson. 48% of the land in Wilson is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Lincoln County Forest, at 11,227 acres with 1.8 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.
322 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Wilson: who provides what
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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wilson.
Nearly a third of Wilson is conserved land
1.9 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Wilson’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lincoln County Forest | 1.8 mi | 11,227 |
| 2. Brantwood Coop Park | — | 25 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Fewer young adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 6% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 53% of residents (38% statewide). 29% of residents are 65 or older in Wilson. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Wilson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 29% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
About 120 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Wilson | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.3% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.2% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.1% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 24.5% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.9% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.4% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.4% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 17% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.5% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.9% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Wilson’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Wilson for work: only 0% work in town. The average trip to work in Wilson is 27 minutes. The top destinations are Tomahawk (21%), Bradley (14%) and Merrill (6%).
| Wilson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Wilson, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Wilson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 78°, January nights drop to 4° and about 62 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, more of Wilson’s adults have high blood pressure
41% of Wilson adults have high blood pressure. Wilson beats the Wisconsin average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 14% of Wilson adults have diabetes.
| Wilson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Wilson | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Wilson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Wilson
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wilson; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Wilson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Wilson for work
Where Wilson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Wilson
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Wilson is a town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 317 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of McCord is located partially in the town.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,457 ft
Questions about Wilson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wilson, WI a good place to live?
Wilson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.