At a Glance
Median Income
$20,625
$16,482 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
37.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
14.1% smoking rate
How Wheeler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wheeler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wheeler a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wheeler residents earn a median household income of $20,625 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,482. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 240 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Wheeler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheeler has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population93
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$20,625
Per Capita$16,482
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$646M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$237,461
Housing Units64
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation576 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wheeler was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.