Thinking about Wilson County?
Straight answers to the 10 questions buyers ask most
Taxes, internet, utility bills, the hospital, septic permits and USDA loans. Sourced and dated. Free 3-page PDF.
The tobacco warehouse district, downtown Wilson
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The questions buyers type into Google before they ever call an agent, answered from county, state and federal sources, with dates.
- Where can I find crime statistics for Wilson, NC?In the free PDF
- What is the property tax rate in Wilson County?In the free PDF
- What internet service is available in Wilson?In the free PDF
- What are utility bills like in Wilson, NC?In the free PDF
- Is Wilson, NC expensive to live in?In the free PDF
- How far is Wilson from Raleigh?In the free PDF
- What hospital serves Wilson?In the free PDF
- How do I get a septic or well permit in Wilson County?In the free PDF
- How are the schools in Wilson County?In the free PDF
- Can I use a USDA loan in Wilson County?In the free PDF
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Thinking about Wilson County? Straight answers to the 10 questions buyers ask most.
Taxes, internet, utility bills, the hospital, septic permits and USDA loans. Sourced and dated. Free 3-page PDF.
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21 sources, from the county offices to state and federal agencies, each checked October 25, 2026.
- Where can I find crime statistics for Wilson, NC?p. 1
- What is the property tax rate in Wilson County?p. 1
- What internet service is available in Wilson?p. 1
- What are utility bills like in Wilson, NC?p. 1
- Is Wilson, NC expensive to live in?p. 2
- How far is Wilson from Raleigh?p. 2
- What hospital serves Wilson?p. 2
- How do I get a septic or well permit in Wilson County?p. 2
- How are the schools in Wilson County?p. 2
- Can I use a USDA loan in Wilson County?p. 2
What is the property tax rate in Wilson County?
Wilson County's rate for fiscal 2026-27 is $0.595 per $100 of assessed value; the county last reappraised in 2024 and plans the next in 2029. Inside the City of Wilson, the 2026-27 budget the council passed on June 18, 2026 kept the city rate at $0.525, with $0.18 more inside the downtown Municipal Service District.
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Thinking about Wilson County? Straight answers to the questions buyers ask most.
Taxes, internet, utility bills, the hospital, septic permits and USDA loans. Sourced and dated. Free 3-page PDF.
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How far is Wilson from Raleigh?
The City of Wilson describes itself as about 40 miles east of Raleigh, near Interstate 95 and US 264. Census survey data for 2020-2024 show that 30.0% of Wilson County workers work in another North Carolina county and the average trip to work is 22.5 minutes. Drive your own route at commute time before you buy.
Sources: wilsonnc.org, data.census.gov. Checked October 25, 2026.
Inside the field guide
21 sources, checked October 25, 2026.
- Where can I find crime statistics for Wilson, NC?
- What is the property tax rate in Wilson County?
- What internet service is available in Wilson?
- What are utility bills like in Wilson, NC?
- Is Wilson, NC expensive to live in?
- How far is Wilson from Raleigh?
- What hospital serves Wilson?
- How do I get a septic or well permit in Wilson County?
- How are the schools in Wilson County?
- Can I use a USDA loan in Wilson County?
Travis Old, Horizon Realty Group
Broker and NC real estate instructor. Ask a question about any answer in the FAQ and you'll get a straight reply from Travis, not a call center.