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.

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Town numbers

ZIP code73463

Area code580

Living in Wilson

Housing in Wilson

$158K▲ 5.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Wilson home is worth about $158,000, up 5.3% in a year, 29% below the Oklahoma typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Wilson

Safety Grade B

Wilson reports less crime per resident than 63% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Wilson 0.7

Oklahoma 4.1

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Wilson 7.6

Oklahoma 18.4

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Wilson

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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.

Ardmore

32%

Oklahoma City

Healdton

Lone Grove

7%Work in townlive and work in Wilson 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 221Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Wilson →

Health in Wilson

Health Grade D

Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Oklahoma

9worse than OK

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.5%More adults with COPDOK 8% · worse 4.7%More adults who have had a strokeOK 3.7% · worse 9.1%More adults with heart diseaseOK 7.3% · worse

Care nearby

Mercy Hospital HealdtonHealdton · 5.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. - Walnut Dr.Ardmore · 15.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Wilson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wilson →

Natural hazards in Wilson

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.

🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves

0Does Wilson flood?no paid flood claims on record 8Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Wilson

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

Climate in Wilson

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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.

55° / 32°Winter

74° / 51°Spring

93° / 70°Summer

75° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Wilson get?About 2 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 1, with the last in spring around Apr 6.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Wilson

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School Grade C-

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.

DistrictWILSONSchools2

Wilson Es C-Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 302 students Wilson HS C+High · Grades 9–12 · 162 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 OK. Ratings are from neighbors.