Wheeler, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Tillamook County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
469 Population 902/sq mi density
$56,333 Median Income $30,243 per capita
$412,200 Home Value $464,666 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,333 median income, 8.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$412,200 home value, $933/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wheeler, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,333
25% below
$30,243 per capita
Home Value
$412,200
46% above
Zillow: $464,666
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
8% above
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
146%
Rent
80%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wheeler a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wheeler residents earn a median household income of $56,333 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,243. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wheeler is $412,200 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,666. Median rent is $933/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

36.5% of adults in Wheeler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wheeler has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 121.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population469
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density902/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,333
Per Capita$30,243
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

C+
Home Value$412,200
Rent$933
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$464,666
Housing Units292
Rent Burden36.4%

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain121.3 in/yr
Elevation53 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Wheeler was founded in 1913.
The median home in Wheeler was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.