About Wilson
Wilson, KS is a tiny community located in western Kansas with an estimated population of 834.
Officially, Wilson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.6 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,390 residents per square mile.
📰 Wilson News Today
- Friday Flights: Wilson KAKE · Aug 7
- Sylvia Wilson from Kansas City mo Habitat for Humanity · Aug 11
- Lovegrass Music Festival Kicks Off Tonight at Wilson State Park in Kansas HPPR · Aug 6
- Fitzpatrick wins Missouri Auditor primary, matchup set for November election kansascity.com · Aug 4
- Dr. Phillip Gerald "Jerry" Wilson Legacy obituary · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wilson Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Wilson — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wilson
- Made From Scratch
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- World's Largest Czech Egg · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wilson
- Wilson State Park reviews ★
- Ed & LaVange Shiroky Park reviews ★
- Lions Club Park reviews ★
- Wilson State Wildlife Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Wilson
- Wilson Elementary School
- Wilson Junior/Senior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)834
Rank in state#218 of 626
Land area0.6 sq mi
Density1,390/sq mi
Coordinates38.8253, -98.4749