District 25
RANK #719 / 996 NAT · #19 / 33 TN · POP 149,096
1YR FORECAST: -0.5%
5YR OUTLOOK: +18%
Wilson County, Tennessee, distinguishes itself with Cedars of Lebanon State Park, a unique landscape featuring extensive cedar glades and forests that reminded early settlers of biblical lands. Located just east of Nashville, the county offers a blend of rural and suburban living, with towns like Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, and Watertown. Commuting to Nashville is possible via Interstate 40 or the Music City Star commuter train, which serves Lebanon and Mt. Juliet. The community provides access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and horseback riding, particularly at Cedars of Lebanon and Long Hunter State Park.
Life in the county balances proximity to a major city with a more relaxed pace. It attracts families and individuals seeking highly rated public schools and a strong sense of community. The economy is experiencing growth, with new developments and investments in industrial and logistics sectors. Agriculture also continues to be a significant contributor to the local economy.
Above national median (4.7x)
Well below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 6.9x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Amazon Fulfillment Center (Speedway Industrial Park)
Amazon.com Services LLC
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$116M | Operating |
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Manufacturing Facility
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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$100M | Under Construction |
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Amazon Fulfillment Center (Mt. Juliet)
Amazon.com Inc.
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— | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
At 27/100, Wilson County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 996 counties we track. Median income of $89,462 combined with job growth of +2.4% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Wilson County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $358,900 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.25 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,268/month on average.
Wilson County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +3.0% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +2.4% clip. Home values shifted +0.5% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.41% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Wilson County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.