At a Glance
Median Income
$118,174
$34,914 per capita
Home Value
$258,600
Zillow: $228,600
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.1% smoking rate
How Ben Wheeler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ben Wheeler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ben Wheeler a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ben Wheeler residents earn a median household income of $118,174 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,914. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,142 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ben Wheeler is $258,600 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,600. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
12.1% of adults in Ben Wheeler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ben Wheeler has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,793
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density598/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,174
Per Capita$34,914
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,935M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,600
Rent
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$228,600
Housing Units530
Rent Burden17.6%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation516 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute55 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ben Wheeler was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.