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A town of 504 people in Dunn County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails44 mi1.2 mi per sq mi
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About Wilson

Town in Wisconsin, United States
504Population
35.5 sq miArea
1,119 ftElevation

Wilson is a town in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 504 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Wilson

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Most working residents leave Wilson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Menomonie (16%), Eau Claire (9%) and Barron (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Menomonie
16%
Eau Claire
9%
Barron
4%
Bloomer
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Wilson →

Health in Wilson

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 54% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

1worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Health System-NorthlandBarron · 16.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Center - Menomonie Dental CenterMenomonie · 19.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54763, 54772, 54757 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wilson →

Natural hazards in Wilson

53
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Wilson →

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Wilson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter
54° / 32°Spring
79° / 57°Summer
56° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Clarella Hackett Johnson Public LibrarySand Creek · 7.5 miles · 24 hrs a week
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