Wilson: Economy & Jobs
Wilson's typical household earns $76,250 (1.3× higher than Monroe County median $60,134; 1.1× higher than Ohio median $71,389), with homes at a median value of $160,700. The surrounding county supports 20,616 jobs (avg $49,753).
- $70,135 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Ohio $78,408).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $76,250 — above the Ohio median ($66,082). Poverty rate 9.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.3% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $29,720 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $2,084,426 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $70,135 (vs Ohio $78,408) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $83,327 |
| Median Household Income | $76,250 (vs Ohio $66,082) |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Agriculture |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $76,250 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.9% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 45.20 |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | long commute / bedroom community |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 20,616 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,025,715,276 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,753 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 5,469,160 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% (vs Ohio 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 672 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 19,706 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 29.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other, Milk |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,374 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 17,878 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 817,840 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 13 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 32 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 20 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 9 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 41 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 57 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 10 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 11 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar Tree 571 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 3.2 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INDIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CINCINNATI & N KY |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $584,811,771 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,794.56 (vs Ohio $6,792) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 66,497 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 83.3% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 11.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 44.5 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 41.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12