At a Glance
Median Income
$88,409
$34,769 per capita
Median Rent
$2,790/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
10.4% smoking rate
How Wheeler AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wheeler AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wheeler AFB a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wheeler AFB residents earn a median household income of $88,409 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,769. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,849 business establishments, including 2,617 restaurants.
Education
29.3% of adults in Wheeler AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheeler AFB has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population2,196
Median Age24.1 yrs
Density947/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans15.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,409
Per Capita$34,769
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
C+
Home Value
Rent$2,790
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$840,333
Housing Units927
Rent Burden39.0%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease3.2%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain64.1 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation798 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute15 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Wheeler AFB was founded in 1941.
The median home in Wheeler AFB was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
10.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 2,617 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.