Wilson, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 835 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +4.5%
 
Males: 450  (53.9%)
Females: 385  (46.1%)
Median resident age:

52.1 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 67490.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,313 (it was $34,821 in 2000)
Wilson:

$48,313
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,314 (it was $16,622 in 2000)

Wilson city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $77,489 (it was $36,400 in 2000)
Wilson:

$77,489
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $107,230; detached houses: $103,773; mobile homes: $111,663

Median gross rent in 2022: $749.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wilson: 78.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.0%
(16.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 54.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Wilson, KS (2022)
    • 64082.4%White alone
    • 9312.0%Two or more races
    • 435.5%Hispanic
    • 91.2%Black alone

Races in Wilson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Wilson, Kansas as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wilson is 364 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Wilson by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(127.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(136.8)
4
(557.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(256.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(131.2)
3
(410.4)
1
(139.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
2
(265.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(256.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(410.4)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
4
(530.5)
1
(128.0)
4
(508.9)
0
(0.0)
4
(512.8)
1
(131.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(136.8)
4
(557.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(128.0)
1
(127.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(278.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index39.866.630.5102.038.55.326.2225.7518.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Wilson, KS

Crime rate in Wilson detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 7 (6 officers - 6 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.49
Kansas average:

2.70
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Ancestries: German (30.8%), American (19.2%), Czech (13.3%), English (6.4%), Czechoslovakian (4.4%), Irish (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1883

Elevation: 1689 feet

Land area: 0.56 square miles.

Population density: 1,501 people per square mile   (low).

Wilson, Kansas map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,632 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,124 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (100.0 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (427.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Dorrance, KS (2.5 miles ),
Bunker Hill, KS (3.6 miles),
Sylvan Grove, KS (3.7 miles ),
Ellsworth, KS (3.8 miles ),
Lucas, KS (4.1 miles ),
Holyrood, KS (4.1 miles ),
Kanopolis, KS (4.3 miles ),
Odin, KS (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 38.83 N, Longitude: 98.47 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Czech Capital of Kansas

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Wilson, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wilson, KS in 2022
Wilson satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $194,700
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $67,500
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $220,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $40,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Wilson, KS residents
Average permit cost in Wilson, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.5%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +116 (+17.0%).
Most common industries in Wilson, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Public administration (9.4%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (11.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.4%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.0%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.5%)
  • Educational services (13.2%)
  • Printing & related support activities (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Wilson, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (10.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Child care workers (5.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)

Average climate in Wilson, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Wilson-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 105% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.7 miles away from the Wilson city center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/21/2001, a category F4 tornado 23.8 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 28 people and caused $43 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wilson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 659% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 186.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 246.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 117.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 162.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 57.8 miles away from Wilson center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 61.7 miles away from Wilson center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ellsworth County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wilson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Wilson:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - WILSON (611 31ST ST PO BOX 160)
  • WILSON NURSING HOME (611 31ST STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Wilson:

  • ELLSWORTH COUNTY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; ELLSWORTH, KS)
  • ELLSWORTH COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; ELLSWORTH, KS)

Airports located in Wilson:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wilson:

  • Barton County Community College (about 33 miles; Great Bend, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,108)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 47 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 61 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Newman University (about 100 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Friends University (about 100 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Wichita State University (about 100 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)
  • Wichita Area Technical College (about 101 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,220)

Public high school in Wilson:

Public elementary/middle school in Wilson:

See full list of schools located in Wilson

Library in Wilson:

  • LANG MEMORIAL (Operating income: $28,048; Location: 2405 AVE. F; 5,020 books; 11 audio materials; 400 video materials; 30 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Wilson: Wilson Police Department (A), Wilson Fire Department (B), Lang Memorial Library (C), Wilson Czech Opera House and Museum (D), Wilson City Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Wilson include: First Presbyterian Church (A), Wilson United Methodist Church (B), Immanuel Lutheran Church (C), Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Wilson Opera House (415 27th Street), Kansas Originals Market (I 70 & K 232 North Side), MADD Jack Striper Guide (Tours & Charters; 704 28th Street).

Hotels: Midland Historic Hotel (414 26th Street), Sportsmen's Lodge (2523 Avenue East), DAS Borell Haus Bed & Breakfast (615 27th Street), Sincerely Yours Gifts (2523 Avenue East).

Court: Branda Trailer & Camper Court (West Highway 40).

Birthplace of: Neva Egan - Educator.

Ellsworth County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.3%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.9%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

38 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
48 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Wilson (2011 data):

  • The Wilson State Bank: at 422 26th Street, branch established on 1886/07/16. Info updated 2011/02/23: Bank assets: $79.8 mil, Deposits: $68.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Wilson Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Wilson:

Marital status in Wilson, KS
  • Never married: 23.4%
  • Now married: 48.5%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 13.9%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

For population 25 years and over in Wilson:

  • High school or higher: 89.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Kansas average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Wilson
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wilson, KS (based on Ellsworth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,2927
Mainline Protestant1,22510
Catholic7894
Other-1
None3,191-
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 convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

1.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Ellsworth County:

7.94 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Ellsworth County:

11.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.1%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Ellsworth County:

28.7%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Ellsworth County:

9.5%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.7%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.6%
State:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Wilson:

29.3
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Wilson:

20.8%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

15.1%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Wilson:

36.0%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Wilson:

54.7%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

73.8%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Wilson, KS Residents
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
Other and Unallocable 2$8,514$51,0841$43
Financial Administration 1$4,358$52,2960$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$2,122
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$1,292
Totals for Government 3$12,872$51,4888$3,457

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $181,000 ($216.77)
    Financial Administration: $119,000 ($142.51)
    Regular Highways: $110,000 ($131.74)
    Police Protection: $68,000 ($81.44)
    Water Utilities: $67,000 ($80.24)
    Sewerage: $47,000 ($56.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $27,000 ($32.34)
    Libraries: $18,000 ($21.56)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $12,000 ($14.37)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($7.19)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($5.99)
    Transit Utilities: $5,000 ($5.99)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($3.59)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($3.59)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $207,000 ($247.90)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $19,000 ($22.75)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $87,000 ($104.19)
    Sewerage: $79,000 ($94.61)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $21,000 ($25.15)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $100,000 ($119.76)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($3.59)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $128,000 ($153.29)
    Transit Utilities: $1,000 ($1.20)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $20,000 ($23.95)
    General Local Government Support: $6,000 ($7.19)
    Transit Utilities: $5,000 ($5.99)
    Other: $2,000 ($2.40)
  • Tax - Property: $217,000 ($259.88)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $103,000 ($123.35)
    Motor Vehicle License: $35,000 ($41.92)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($2.40)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.20)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $480,000 ($574.85)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $440,000 ($526.95)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $40,000 ($47.90)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wilson:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wilson:

  • KZLS (107.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPRD (88.9 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK INC.)
  • KHOK (100.7 FM; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KHCT (90.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KCAY (95.9 FM; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: WEST CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KVGB-FM (104.3 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Wilson:

  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KSNC (Channel 2; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KBDK (Channel 14; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSCC-LP (Channel 14; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K38GH (Channel 38; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)

Wilson fatal accident list:

Jun 24, 1997 09:27 AM, Ave E, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Nov 7, 1980 12:54 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 141ft / 42.9mTotal length
  • $2,000Total costs
  • 17,617Total average daily traffic
  • 4,149Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Wilson, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Wilson, KS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Wilson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Ave F (Lat: 38.827222 Lon: -98.471722), Call Sign: KFK653,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.085 MHz, Grant Date: 04/21/2022, Expiration Date: 04/23/2032, Registrant: City Of Wilson, 2407 Ave E, Wilson, KS 67490, Phone: (785) 658-2272, Fax: (785) 658-2319, Email:

  • MP 236.3, Mp 236.3, Sharon Springs Sub (Lat: 38.726556 Lon: -98.410361), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WNWU388,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.740 MHz, Grant Date: 05/17/2023, Expiration Date: 06/02/2033, Certifier: L J Kopiasz, Registrant: Concentrix, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 262-4785, Email:

  • 1 Mi N 2 E (Lat: 38.842500 Lon: -98.434778), Call Sign: KAS953, Licensee ID: L00041585,
    Assigned Frequencies: 35.1600 MHz, Grant Date: 01/09/2014, Expiration Date: 02/14/2024, Cancellation Date: 08/16/2023, Registrant: Wilson Telephone Co Inc, 2504 Avenue D, Wilson, KS 67490, Phone: (785) 658-2111, Fax: (785) 658-3344, Email:

  • Lat: 38.771972 Lon: -98.429500, Call Sign: WQPR583,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.325 MHz, Grant Date: 07/30/2012, Expiration Date: 07/30/2022, Cancellation Date: 10/01/2022, Certifier: Leroy Charvat, Registrant: Mobile Radio Service, Inc., 156 S Highway 281, Great Bend, KS 67530, Phone: (620) 793-5443, Fax: (620) 793-6507, Email:

  • Lat: 38.840417 Lon: -98.434417, Call Sign: WQRM822,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.112 MHz, Grant Date: 06/20/2013, Expiration Date: 06/20/2023, Cancellation Date: 08/26/2023, Certifier: David Criswell, Registrant: Rural Telephone Service Co Inc Nex-Tech, 233 East 8th Street, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (785) 625-2119, Fax: (785) 628-2272, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • AVENUE D, 207 Avenue C (Lat: 38.842639 Lon: -98.464639), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 105.2 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQUR667,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/2014, Expiration Date: 09/22/2024, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • STATION, 4 Miles Ne Of (Lat: 38.863056 Lon: -98.410333), Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: KCF83,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6865.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/21/2000, Expiration Date: 05/10/2010, Cancellation Date: 04/20/2010, Certifier: Christopher Kinney, Registrant: Kinder Morgan, 370 Van Gordon St., Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone: (303) 763-3390, Fax: (303) 984-3004, Email:

  • WILSON JCT, 1.9 Mi Nnw Of (Lat: 38.856944 Lon: -98.486167), Overall height: 41.5 m, Call Sign: WCU472,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.20 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, Grant Date: 04/15/1996, Expiration Date: 08/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 11/12/1998, Registrant: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, 3 Bell Plz Rm 810 C12, Dallas, TX 75202-5399


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Wilson)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: BEECH 23 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 113 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2365L, N2365L, N-2365L, Serial Number: M-201, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 01/31/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 01/16/1997
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Robert L Trustee Grauer, Po Box 565, Wilson, KS 67490, Other Owners: Eva K Trustee Grauer
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5739A, N5739A, N-5739A, Serial Number: 28339, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 02/02/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/12/1996
    Registrant (Corporation): Daystar Limited, Po Box 261, Wilson, KS 67490

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 20. The highest number of fires - 40 took place in 2017, and the least - 8 in 2008. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Wilson, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (60.9%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (17.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Wilson, KS
    • 17360.9%Outside Fires
    • 4917.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 3913.7%Structure Fires
    • 238.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Wilson, KS
Most common first names in Wilson, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2585.3 years
John2477.5 years
Frank2478.0 years
Joseph1882.4 years
William1476.4 years
Henry1480.2 years
James1275.1 years
Joe1276.8 years
Charles1181.9 years
Emma1186.9 years
Most common last names in Wilson, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Soukup1778.2 years
Vopat1476.3 years
Steinle1481.6 years
Macek1176.9 years
Miller1081.9 years
Stoppel976.0 years
Kasper878.1 years
Hlaus885.4 years
Whitmer877.9 years
Klema884.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wilson, KS
  • 91.8%Utility gas
  • 6.8%Electricity
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wilson, KS
  • 54.9%Electricity
  • 45.1%Utility gas


Wilson compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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