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Wilson, AR

Wilson, AR.

Population: 1,058 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Wilson, AR is $149,100. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 66 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$149,100

Median home value (Census)

66

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$149,100
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$180,000
Median list price
$267,400
Median price per sqft
$139
1-year sale-price change
+37.4%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$633/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$695/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$909/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,173/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,259/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.1 : 1
Schools include
ACADEMIES AT RIVERCREST HIGH SCHOOL, RIVERCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RIVERCREST JUNIOR HIGH PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, drought, lightning, cold wave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · drought: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,668
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,369

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (39 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Delta School Airstrip (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
FORREST CITY MEDICAL CENTER, ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER, ARKANSAS METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-238 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
28.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Median annual property tax
$656
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,364
Average weekly wage
$1,560
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
69

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WilsonState medianUS median
Median sale price$180,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market66 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$656$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Wilson, AR?
$149,100 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Wilson, AR?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wilson, AR?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Wilson, AR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $909/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wilson, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, drought, lightning, cold wave, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in Wilson, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wilson, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wilson, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wilson, AR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wilson, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Wilson, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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