Wilson Township is a township in southern Putnam County, Missouri. The county seat of Unionville is partly located in the northeastern portion of this township. The organization date and origin of the name of Wilson Township is unknown.

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Living in Wilson

Work & commute in Wilson

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Most working residents leave Wilson for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Unionville (28%), Centerville (9%) and Morgan (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Unionville

28%

Centerville, IA

Morgan

Milan

10%Work in townlive and work in Wilson 24 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 245Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Wilson →

Health in Wilson

Compared with Missouri

1better than MO·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

81.2%More adults treating high blood pressureMO 77.2% · better 9.2%More adults with heart diseaseMO 6.8% · worse

Care nearby

Putnam County Memorial HospitalUnionville · 4.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Northeast Family HealthMilan · 17.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 63565 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wilson →

Natural hazards in Wilson

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

1Does Wilson flood?paid flood claims since 2019 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Wilson MapWilson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Wilson →

Climate in Wilson

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Wilson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 19°Winter

62° / 41°Spring

84° / 63°Summer

63° / 43°Fall

How much snow does Wilson get?About 29 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 22, with the last in spring around Apr 17.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Wilson →

Schools in Wilson

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The public schools Wilson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 79% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictPUTNAM CO. R-ISchools3

Putnam Co. Elem. BElementary · Grades PK–5 · 296 students Putnam Co. Middle BMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 134 students Putnam Co. High AHigh · Grades 9–12 · 175 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.