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Wheeler, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Prentiss County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
556
Population
285/sq mi density
$181,300
Home Value
$137,226 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
1,670 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$181,300
36% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
239
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$181,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$137,226
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.1%
Owner-Occupied
40.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$751/mo
1 Bedroom
$782/mo
2 Bedroom
$924/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,177/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $181,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,226 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $751 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $782 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,177 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,295 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 239 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |