Oregon
Wheeler is a small town in Oregon with a population of 469. Residents earn $56,333 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wheeler receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes. Wheeler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wheeler is $56,333, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Wheeler is $412,200, 46% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Wheeler experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,333 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,243 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,007 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,743 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,090 |
| County GDP | $1,475M |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 106 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,208 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.26% |
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $412,200 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $455,507 |
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $703 |
| 1 Bedroom | $770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,694 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,208 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.26% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 28.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,982/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 76.7 inches |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6873°N, 123.8871°W |
| County FIPS | 41057 |
Winner: Republican by 1.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.5% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.29 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Retail Stores | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |