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Wilson, Louisiana

village · East Feliciana Parish

At a glance

838
Population
$121,600
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$228,702
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$381/mo
Median rent
72% below U.S. median
$34,444
Median household income
56% below U.S. median
19.4 min
Average commute
55.4%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
1.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost36% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college28 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates56.9%
College graduates5.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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