Wilson's Mills, North Carolina
Wilson's Mills is a town of 2,753 people in Johnston County, North Carolina, founded in 1868.
Why visit Wilson's Mills
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Everitt P. Stevens House and Wilson's Mills Athletic Complex.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Wilson's Mills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wilson's Mills
Wilson's Mills is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wilson's Mills had a population of 2,534.
From the Wikipedia article Wilson's Mills, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Everitt P. Stevens House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic plantation house located at Selma, Johnston County, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes4
Taqueria lo que sea
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
21 A Fire Department Road, Smithfield
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00
White Swan BBQ
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
3655 Wilson's Mills Rd, Smithfield
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00
Ana's Restaurant & NY Style Pizza
Fast food · Pizza · 2.5 mi
3300 US 70 Business West, Clayton
Churches and places of worship16
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.4 mi
85 Powhatan Road, Clayton
First Missionary Baptist Church
Church · 0.6 mi
40 Durant Road, Clayton
Greater Vision Worship Center Church of God of Prophecy
Church · 1.8 mi
3245 US 70 East, Wilson's Mills
Johnson Union Church
Church · 2.4 mi
3575 US 70 Business East, Clayton
New Generation Christian Church
Church · 0.6 mi
4433 Wilson's Mills Road, Smithfield
Oakey Grove Church
Church · 2.5 mi
42 Little Creek Church Road, Clayton
Union Hill AME Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 0.5 mi
52 Harrison Road, Clayton
Wilson's Mills Christian Church
Church · 0.4 mi
179 Fire Department Road, Clayton
4 more on the map.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Map of Wilson's Mills
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 31°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 38°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 5.9 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 63°F | 6.4 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 38°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clayton 3E (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Johnston County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bagwell Airport (NC99) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Smithfield 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Selma 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Clayton 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Archer Lodge 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Pine Level 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Four Oaks 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Kenly 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Wendell 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Garner 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Knightdale 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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