Wheeler, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jasper County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
93
Population
160/sq mi density
$20,625
Median Income
$16,482 per capita
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$20,625 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
89.2%
36% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
64
Median year built: 1990
Ownership vs. Renting
89.2%
Owner-Occupied
10.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
42% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1990
Average age of housing stock: 36 years
Homeownership Rate
89.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,461 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 89.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 64 |
| Median Year Built | 1990 |
| Rent Burden | 18.1% |