About Wilson
Set in the northwestern part of Wyoming, Wilson is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Wilson is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 23.02 square miles.
📰 Wilson News Today
- Remember to vote on Tuesday! buckrail.com · Aug 17
- Former Sheridan Mayor and Educator Jim Wilson Honored by the Wyoming High School Activities Association Sheridan Media · Aug 13
- Chad Lee Thompson Obituary (2026) - Wilson, WY - Schwab Mortuary & Crematory - Afton Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Deadly Teton Pass crash involving dump truck leaves 2 dead, 4 injured - Casper Star-Tribune Casper Star-Tribune · Aug 13
- Wilson Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wilson Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Wilson — but the Wyoming one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northwestern Wyoming, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wilson
- Nora's Fish Creek Inn — american
- Stagecoach Bar
- Streetfood @ The Stagecoach
- Wilson's Pizza — pizza
- Rations
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wilson
- Owen Bircher Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Wilson
- C-V Ranch
- Hayden Peak Academy
- Red Top Meadows
- Wilson Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWyoming
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area23.02 sq mi
Coordinates43.4752, -110.9145