The Town FilesWilson, Wyoming
Community in Teton County · population 1,567 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $2,000,001
- Household income
- $142,367
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 78 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 47.8
Wilson is a community of 1,567 people in Teton County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $2,000,001, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Wyoming towns, more upscale than 96% of Wyoming towns, better for young professionals than 95% of Wyoming towns.
How Wilson ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wilson is worth $2,000,001, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 14.0 times the median household income of $142,367, which is more affordable than 3% of Wyoming towns. 75.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wilson | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $2,000,001 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | — | $902 |
| Median household income | $142,367 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 14.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 75.4% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 28.7% | — |
Who lives in Wilson
| People | Wilson | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79.9% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 28.6% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.9% | 89.6% |
Weather in Wilson
July highs average 79.1°F and January lows 6.3°F. About 17.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 78.2 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 236 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Wilson since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 14, 2006.
Severe weather in Teton County since 1996
Teton County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| March 21, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4306: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| July 26, 2001 | Fire | FM-2367: Wy Wildfire -Green Knoll- July 23, 2001 |
Jobs and pay in Teton County
Teton County had 23,822 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $82,422 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Wilson itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Wilson
3 public schools with 205 students, about 8.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Elementary | K-5 | 205 | 13.7 |
| C-V Ranch | 1-12 | — | — |
| Red Top Meadows | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Wilson
- Moose Wilson Road, WY5.6 mi · 1,661 people · home $2,000,001
- South Park, WY6.8 mi · 1,908 people · home $1,842,200
- Rafter J Ranch, WY6.9 mi · 1,179 people · home $1,267,900
- Jackson, WY7.0 mi · 10,760 people · home $1,521,900
- Teton Village, WY8.8 mi · 517 people · home $2,000,001
- Victor, ID13.1 mi · 2,157 people · home $617,300
- Hoback, WY14.4 mi · 1,276 people · home $1,143,200
- Driggs, ID20.0 mi · 1,984 people · home $525,100
Wilson questions
Is Wilson, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wilson scores better for retirees than 86% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 64%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.8).
How much does a house cost in Wilson?
The median owner-occupied home in Wilson is valued at $2,000,001 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $142,367, so homes cost about 14.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Wilson?
July highs average 79.1°F and January lows 6.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.6 inches of precipitation a year and 78.2 inches of snow.
Does Wilson get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Wilson in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)