2019 · Carl Albert with people from Wilson, Oklahoma, at the Wilson library · Wikimedia Commons
Wilson’s story
Wilson in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
WilsonOK
A town of 1,725. Healthier than 87% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,725
−18.9% since 2010
Typical home
$158K
+5.3% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
40.2
years
Jobs based here
221
A commuter town
What makes Wilson stand out
The 3 things Wilson does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Wilson has shrunk 18.9% since 2010
1,724 people in 2010; 1,725 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Wilson’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →72°
Clear
H 90° · L 70°
Local news
All →- Wilson vs Healdton - Boys Middle School Football 09/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Middle School Football Empire Middle School vs. Wilson High School - 09/15/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 15
- Team Highlights: Varsity Football Walters High School vs. Wilson High School - WaltersNFHS Network · Sep 7
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wilson. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Wilson beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Wilson | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.7% | 3.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 7.3% |
Mercy Hospital Healdton
5.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
41st
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Wilson’s public schools outperform 15% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Wilson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 85% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Wilson
Most working residents leave Wilson for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Ardmore (32%), Oklahoma City (7%) and Healdton (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Wilson7%
Ardmore32%
Oklahoma City7%
Healdton4%
Lone Grove3%
17 mi
median commute distance
221
jobs based in Wilson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Wilson home is worth about $158K
The typical Wilson home is worth about $158,000, up 5.3% in a year, 29% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$158KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wilson$158K
Oklahoma$223K
+5.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Wilson has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–55°
Spring51–74°
Summer70–93°
Fall52–75°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingHeat waves
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 63% of U.S. towns
Wilson reports less crime per resident than 63% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
BSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Wilson0.7
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Wilson7.6
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
63rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
78th
percentile among OK towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
11
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
A commuter town
93% of working residents leave Wilson for work
Where Wilson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
221jobs based in Wilson
7%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Wilson
4 notable people were born in Wilson.
About Wilson
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Wilson is a town in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community had 1,399 residents. It is about 17 miles west of Ardmore off US Route 70, and is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is home to one of the oldest Assemblies of God churches in Oklahoma, the Wilson Assembly of God Church.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,399
- Area
- 5.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 935 ft
- ZIP code
- 73463
- Area code
- 580
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