Wilson, Ohio

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Population in 2022: 133 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +12.7%
 
Males: 66  (50.0%)
Females: 67  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

34.9 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip code: 43716

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,308 (it was $32,188 in 2000)
Wilson:

$70,308
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,626 (it was $18,552 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $116,024 (it was $53,600 in 2000)
Wilson:

$116,024
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $133,549; detached houses: $141,633; mobile homes: $62,882
March 2022 cost of living index in Wilson: 79.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.0%

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    • 11996.0%White alone
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Ancestries: German (46.2%), American (20.5%), English (15.4%), Scottish (5.1%), Dutch (2.6%), French (2.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1247 feet

Land area: 0.42 square miles.

Population density: 319 people per square mile   (very low).

Wilson, Ohio map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,211 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $859 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Canton, OH (67.1 miles , pop. 80,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (70.3 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (314.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Jerusalem, OH (1.2 miles),
Beallsville, OH (1.5 miles ),
Miltonsburg, OH (2.3 miles),
Woodsfield, OH (2.7 miles ),
Lewisville, OH (3.2 miles ),
Barnesville, OH (3.2 miles ),
Bethesda, OH (3.3 miles ),
Belmont, OH (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.86 N, Longitude: 81.07 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 740

Distribution of median household income in Wilson, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wilson, OH in 2022

Wilson satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.8%
Ohio:

3.1%
Most common industries in Wilson, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (13.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.0%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (19.1%)
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.5%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Truck transportation (8.5%)
  • Drugs, sundries, chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers (6.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (20.0%)
  • Educational services (20.0%)
  • Health care (20.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (15.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (10.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (10.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Wilson, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Food processing workers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.5%)
  • Media and communications workers (6.4%)
  • Food processing workers (6.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (35.0%)
  • Personal appearance workers (15.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.0%)
  • Registered nurses (10.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (10.0%)
  • Bus drivers (10.0%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.0%)

Average climate in Wilson, Ohio

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 92.4. This is worse than average.

City:

92.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.168. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.168
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 4.28. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.28
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.556. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.556
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Wilson-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Ohio state average. It is 44% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/8/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 31.0 miles away from the Wilson village center killed one person and injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 tornado 41.9 miles away from the village center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wilson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 32% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 216.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 118.1 miles away from Wilson center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 120.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 192.2 miles away from Wilson center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 234.3 miles away from Wilson center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 192.1 miles away from Wilson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Monroe County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wilson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Wilson:

  • MONROE COUNTY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WOODSFIELD, OH)
  • BARNESVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BARNESVILLE, OH)
  • ART INC-DUSTY LANE HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; BARNESVILLE, OH)
  • ART INC-BARNESVILLE MAIN ST GH (Hospital, about 11 miles away; BARNESVILLE, OH)
  • ART INC-WILEY AVENUE HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; BARNESVILLE, OH)
  • BARNESVILLE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; BARNESVILLE, OH)
  • SOUTHEASTERN HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; BARNESVILLE, OH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wilson:

  • West Liberty University (about 33 miles; West Liberty, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,728)
  • Muskingum University (about 37 miles; New Concord, OH; FT enrollment: 2,073)
  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (about 43 miles; Steubenville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,572)
  • Waynesburg University (about 47 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 51 miles; Parkersburg, WV; FT enrollment: 2,619)
  • Zane State College (about 52 miles; Zanesville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,200)
  • Fairmont State University (about 55 miles; Fairmont, WV; FT enrollment: 3,714)

Points of interest:

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Monroe County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.2 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

66.1%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

1.8%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Wilson:

Marital status in Wilson, OH
  • Never married: 13.2%
  • Now married: 73.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 6.8%

For population 25 years and over in Wilson:

  • High school or higher: 93.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 56.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Ohio average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wilson, OH (based on Monroe County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,16844
Mainline Protestant2,58328
Catholic7564
None7,135-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

2.81 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Monroe County:

1.40 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

7.72 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Here:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Monroe County:

11.3%
Ohio:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.0%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.7%
State:

11.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,359
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,631
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,631
Totals for Government 0$0 9$4,620

Wilson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $63,000 ($473.68)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $13,000 ($97.74)
    Central Staff Services: $9,000 ($67.67)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($52.63)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($7.52)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($45.11)

Wilson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $10,000 ($75.19)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $2,000 ($15.04)
    Highways: $1,000 ($7.52)
  • Tax - Property: $14,000 ($105.26)
    Motor Vehicle License: $1,000 ($7.52)

Wilson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $34,000 ($255.64)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $33,000 ($248.12)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,000 ($7.52)

Wilson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $51,000 ($383.46)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wilson:

  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVLY (1370 AM; 5 kW; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKKX (1600 AM; 5 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBRJ (910 AM; 5 kW; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WETZ (1330 AM; 1 kW; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wilson:

  • WBNV (93.5 FM; BARNESVILLE, OH; Owner: W. GRANT HAFLEY)
  • WOVK (98.7 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEGW (107.5 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETZ-FM (103.9 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WRKP (96.5 FM; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: RKP INTERNATIONAL CORP.)
  • WXCR (92.3 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WEEL (95.7 FM; SHADYSIDE, OH; Owner: OHIO VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYMJ (99.5 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WOUC-FM (89.1 FM; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WOMP-FM (100.5 FM; BELLAIRE, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVKF (105.5 FM; BETHLEHEM, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOGH (103.5 FM; BURGETTSTOWN, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKWK-FM (97.3 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCDK (106.3 FM; CADIZ, OH; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS OHIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Wilson:

  • WOUC-TV (Channel 44; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WTRF-TV (Channel 7; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • W56DX (Channel 56; WHEELING,ETC., WV; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • W28AS (Channel 28; BRIDGEPORT, OH; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 18.7mTotal length
  • 3,242Total average daily traffic
  • 376Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,499Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wilson, OH
  • 58.1%Utility gas
  • 20.9%Electricity
  • 18.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wilson, OH
  • 71.4%Utility gas
  • 28.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Wilson compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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