Wilson County, Kansas
Among the top 22% of US counties for safety & wellbeing.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
- top 12% for commute time
- top 14% for violent crime
- bottom 13% for broadband access
Wilson County is a county in Kansas with about 8,667 residents. It grades B+ for safety & wellbeing and C for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, violent crime, and park & nature access. It rates lower on property tax rate and broadband access.
Official websitewilson.kansasgov.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in1.6 in
muggy 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 80% of US counties
Home Value$92k7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$725better than 73% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 84% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.40%better than 18% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.91%better than 26% of US counties
Unemployment3.7%better than 71% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.4 in48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.7 inbetter than 60% of US counties
Sunny Days249 daysbetter than 64% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 39% of US counties
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk18.0better than 80% of US counties
School Quality51.9better than 45% of US counties
Violent Crime259/100kbetter than 86% of US counties
Property Crime754/100kbetter than 58% of US counties
Community
Population8,66720th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.459th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1116th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0048th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6383rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.0%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.8%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 88% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 54% of US counties
Airport Distance94 mibetter than 52% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access74.3%better than 13% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.62better than 65% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 85% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wilson County an affordable place to live?
- Wilson County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 80% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Wilson County?
- The median home value in Wilson County is $92k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Wilson County?
- Median household income in Wilson County is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Wilson County?
- Median gross rent in Wilson County is $725 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Wilson County safe?
- Wilson County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 259/100k (better than 86%). Property crime is 754/100k.
- What is the weather like in Wilson County?
- Wilson County averages 81°F in July and 34°F in January, with 42.4 in of annual precipitation and about 249 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Wilson County?
- Public-school quality in Wilson County is about average, scoring better than 45% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Wilson County?
- The average one-way commute in Wilson County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)