Wilson
Tennessee

What stands out

What stands out about Wilson County: population growth is in the top 2% of American counties (+3.2% a year), the median household income is in the top 7% of American counties ($89,462), and the median home price is in the top 7% of American counties ($504K). Within Tennessee it ranks 3rd of 95 counties for population growth.

Where you are

You live in Wilson County, Tennessee. 149,096 people live here with you. The population grew 3.2% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +4,402).

Tennessee has no income tax on wages, and its tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021. It has one of the highest combined sales-tax rates in the country and taxes groceries at a reduced rate. Nashville and the surrounding counties have had a decade of rapid growth and price increases; the rest of the state remains inexpensive. There is no estate or inheritance tax.

Money

The typical household here brings in $89,462 a year, higher than 93% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $57,691. Unemployment runs 2.6%, lower than 78% of American counties. 13% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 27 minutes each way.

Tennessee has no state income tax, so none of that goes to the state.

Home

The median home costs $504K, pricier than 93% of American counties, about 3.4 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,168 a month. Property tax is 0.47% of home value, roughly $1,693 a year on that median home, lower than 90% of American counties. 77% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.7 per 1,000 residents, lower than 59% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 17 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 76.6 years, longer than 59% of American counties. There are 180 active physicians in the county, about 12.1 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 5.0 of 5 stars. 8.8% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.29 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 82% of American counties. 93% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 39 points. 71% of eligible voters turned out. Under Tennessee law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 60°F, highs near 71 and lows near 49, warmer than 68% of American counties. About 55 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 80 out of 100, riskier than 80% of American counties; the county has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 280 Mbps down, faster than 89% of American counties. There are 8 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.6 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.