At a Glance
Median Income
$36,184
$30,861 per capita
Home Value
$143,200
Zillow: $263,902
Violent Crime
163/100K
2,136/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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+
2.6 / 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 $36,184 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,861. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,215 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheeler is $143,200 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,902. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Wheeler reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,136/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Wheeler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheeler has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,184
Per Capita$30,861
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$9,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A
Home Value$143,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$263,902
Housing Units135
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent163/100K
Property2,136/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,441/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation675 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute35 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Wheeler was built in 1975.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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