The Town FilesWilson, Oklahoma
City in Carter County · population 1,399 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $102,500
- Household income
- $60,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 40.2
Wilson is a city of 1,399 people in Carter County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $102,500, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks quieter than 90% of Oklahoma towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 75% of Oklahoma towns.
How Wilson ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wilson is worth $102,500, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $60,625, which is more affordable than 89% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $869 a month. 80.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wilson | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,500 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $869 | $830 |
| Median household income | $60,625 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 80.7% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Wilson
| People | Wilson | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.4% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 32.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.9% | 86.0% |
Weather in Wilson
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 26.5°F. About 37.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.2 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wilson since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on February 10, 2009 about 6.3 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 54 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 138 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Carter County since 1996
Carter County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | Fire | FM-5620: Hospital Road Fire |
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Carter County
Carter County had 23,310 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,952 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Wilson itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Wilson
3 public schools with 769 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILSON ES | PK-8 | 320 | 15.2 |
| ZANEIS PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 287 | 17.9 |
| WILSON HS | 9-12 | 162 | 14.7 |
Towns near Wilson
- Healdton, OK5.6 mi · 2,328 people · home $66,400
- Ringling, OK9.5 mi · 869 people · home $74,800
- Lone Grove, OK9.9 mi · 4,993 people · home $204,900
- Ardmore, OK16.9 mi · 24,725 people · home $170,000
- Springer, OK19.7 mi · 685 people · home $183,900
- Burneyville, OK20.7 mi · 815 people · home $162,900
- Davis, OK23.0 mi · 2,823 people · home $109,700
- Marietta, OK23.5 mi · 2,719 people · home $113,600
Wilson questions
Is Wilson, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wilson scores better for retirees than 42% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 90%. 25.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Wilson?
The median owner-occupied home in Wilson is valued at $102,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,625, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $869 a month.
What is the weather like in Wilson?
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.0 inches of precipitation a year and 2.2 inches of snow.
Does Wilson get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wilson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on February 10, 2009. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)