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Wheeler, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jasper County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
93
Population
160/sq mi density
$20,625
Median Income
$16,482 per capita
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
143
Violent Crime/100K
1,924 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$20,625 median income, 7.4% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheeler experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 576 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0430°N, 88.3188°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jasper County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in |
Wheeler has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.2").