Wilson township, Kansas
Wilson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wilson township is a geographic entity located in Rice County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 96. The land area covers 36.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 96 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.3 yrs | ±28.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 30 | ±19 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 30 | ±19 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 30 | ±19 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $87,500 | ±$81,233 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,583 | ±$19,260 |
| Per Capita Income | $130,303 | ±$128,876 |
| Poverty Rate | 10% | ±18.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4 | ±8 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±32.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 34 | ±23 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WILSON
GUS Population: 98 (2024)
ID: 104966
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
1360 19TH ROAD, LYONS KS 67554-8850
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GUS Population: 9,284 (2024)
ID: 164654
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK
101 W COMMERCIAL ST, LYONS KS 67554-2733
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Wilson | PK-06 | Wilson, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Chase, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-07 | Chase, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Little River, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Little River, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Lyons, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lyons, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lyons, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Lyons, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Nickerson, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sterling College
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College | 8.6 mi away | 125 W. Cooper, Sterling, KS, 67579 |
6202782173
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LYONS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 201 WEST MAIN, LYONS, KS, 67554 |
(620) 257-2961
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Hutchinson Community College
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College | 18.6 mi away | 1300 N Plum St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501 |
6206653500
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LITTLE RIVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 125 MAIN STREET, LITTLE RIVER, KS, 67457 |
(620) 897-6610
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Central Christian College of Kansas
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College | 23.2 mi away | 1200 S Main, McPherson, KS, 67460-5740 |
6202410723331
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STERLING FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 138 N. BROADWAY, STERLING, KS, 67579 |
(620) 278-3191
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McPherson College
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College | 24.8 mi away | 1600 E. Euclid, McPherson, KS, 67460-1402 |
6202420400
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NICKERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 23 N. NICKERSON, NICKERSON, KS, 67561 |
(620) 422-3361
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GENESEO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 725 MAIN STREET, GENESEO, KS, 67444 |
(620) 824-6140
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INMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 100 N. MAIN, INMAN, KS, 67546 |
(620) 585-2474
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at STERLING, KS US, located 8.8 miles from Wilson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.9° | 19.5° | 30.7° | 0.83" | 3.3" |
| February | 46.1° | 22.4° | 34.3° | 0.95" | 2.6" |
| March | 56.8° | 31.3° | 44.1° | 1.97" | 0.7" |
| April | 66.6° | 40.9° | 53.8° | 2.40" | 0.2" |
| May | 76.5° | 53.3° | 64.9° | 4.71" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.6° | 63.9° | 75.7° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.5° | 68.7° | 80.6° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.2° | 66.5° | 78.4° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.2° | 57.7° | 70.0° | 2.00" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.6° | 43.9° | 56.7° | 2.50" | 0.1" |
| November | 55.6° | 31.2° | 43.4° | 1.05" | 0.6" |
| December | 43.7° | 22.2° | 33.0° | 1.02" | 1.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Little River city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Sterling city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Nickerson city | City | 10.6 mi | — |
| Windom city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
| The Highlands city | City | 12.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2015979775. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.