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Wilson, Kansas, in Ellsworth county, is 99 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. The city contains a population of approximately 799.
In Wilson, about 57% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Wilson, which is home to many people who live alone.
The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Wilson boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Wilson had a median family income of $47,768. Wilson has a large middle class.
Wilson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Wilson might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Kansas. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Wilson the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Wilson, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Wilson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Wilson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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