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A town of 838.
Population
838
−41.5% since 2010
Median home value
$122K
Census ACS
Household income
$34K
median
Median age
45.7
years
Jobs based here
12
A commuter town
Small town
838 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →74°
Clear
H 91° · L 71°
Local news
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- Newcastle United sign free agent on five-year deal - Ross Wilson reactsNewcastleWorld · Jul 20
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wilson. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Wilson
Most working residents leave Wilson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Baton Rouge (19%), Zachary (9%) and Clinton (8%). Half commute less than 33 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Wilson0%
Baton Rouge19%
Zachary9%
Clinton8%
Jackson5%
33 mi
median commute distance
12
jobs based in Wilson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Wilson has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter41–63°
Spring55–78°
Summer71–91°
Fall56–79°
Nov 17
typical first frost
Mar 13
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Crime reported in Wilson
No violent or property crimes were reported in Wilson in 2024. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Wilson is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
0
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Wilson is
Wilson beats the Louisiana average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
32 measures vs. Louisiana
5 better15 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Wilson | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.4% | 16.9% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 21.5% | 26.6% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 6.6% | 4.3% |
Field Health System
9.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Wilson sell for about $310K
The median sale price was $310,000 in May 2026.
$310Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Wilson for work
Where Wilson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
12jobs based in Wilson
0%of working residents work in town
33 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Wilson
Village in Louisiana, United States
Wilson is a village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 348 in 2020. It is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area.
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- Population
- 348
- Area
- 2.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 256 ft
- ZIP code
- 70789
- Area code
- 225
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