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Ben Wheeler, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Van Zandt County County
Ben Wheeler, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Ben Wheeler a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Ben Wheeler reports 452 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,543/100K.
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 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.