At a Glance
Median Income
$20,625
$16,482 per capita
Violent Crime
143/100K
1,924/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
37.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
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
2.2 / 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 7.4% (106% 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.
Safety & Crime
Wheeler reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,924/100K.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population93
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans68.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$20,625
Per Capita$16,482
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$646M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$237,461
Housing Units64
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property1,924/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband37.0%
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.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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