Wilson is a city in Wilson County. It is the county seat. The community was named for Louis Dicken Wilson, soldier and politician

Wilson is a friendly city that offers lots of shopping, pleasant neighborhoods and an attractive quality of life. Whether you’re looking for Southern hospitality, the East Coast’s largest antique market, historic homes and sights, one of Eastern North Carolina’s most popular attractions for kids, superb golfing, or the best plate of pork barbecue, Wilson is the place for you.

Wilson, one of North Carolina's most beautiful cities, offers an abundance of simple pleasures and treasures. Visitors will discover local charm with attractions past and present and a rich heritage of gracious hospitality. Known as the "City of Beautiful Trees", visitors can stroll tree-lined streets of historic districts in downtown Wilson and purchase works by local artists at the Wilson Arts Center, Barton College Art Museum or The North Star Gallery and enjoy a theatrical performance at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. Wilson holds a reputation as the "City of Antiques"; enabling you to discover treasures of classic design antiques and other unique accessories. The rich history as a farm community is evident in Wilson's distinction as "America's Largest Tobacco Market." Smell the aroma of the golden leaf while trying to keep up with the fast-chanting auctioneer during a tobacco market tour (July - October).

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $127,122

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 47,804. Wilson covers 23.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 130 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 27893, 27894, 27895, 27896 - Area code: 252

Climate

Wilson, NC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 29.50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Wilson is 47.18 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 5.22 Inches.

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