Wilson County , Kansas
Population: 8,559 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $57,056 Home $93,900 Rent $727/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,559 residents, Wilson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kansas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Wilson County in the bottom 18% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$57,056
Median Income
household
$93,900
Home Value
median
$727/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $57,056 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,771 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
| Median Home Value | $93,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $727/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,559 |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.9%
Obesity
13.8%
Diabetes
17.7%
Smoking
40.3%
High Blood Pressure
30.1%
No Physical Activity
21.3%
Depression
36.1%
Insufficient Sleep
77.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 18.0 · 18th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
51.62
🔥 Wildfire
58.97
❄️ Winter Storm
52.23
🌍 Earthquake
26.78
☀️ Drought
64.50
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