WilsonWI
A town of 117.
Is Wilson a good place to live?
Wilson’s average trip to work is 38 minutes, above both the Wisconsin town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Wilson. 71% of the land in Wilson is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Rusk County Forest, at 15,551 acres with 13 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.
117 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.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rusk County Forest | 13 mi | 15,551 |
| 2. Barron County Forest | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Wilson
Wilson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Wilson’s July high is 79°F.
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
42% of adults have high blood pressure in Wilson. Only 3 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Wilson. 22% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Wilson.
| Wilson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Wilson | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.7% | 19% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.9% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Wilson faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Wilson
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Wilson
About 2 of every 100 Wilson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
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.