At a Glance
Median Income
$56,333
$30,243 per capita
Home Value
$412,200
Zillow: $455,507
Median Rent
$933/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
355/100K
3,253/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
251 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+
2.8 / 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 $56,333 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,243. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% 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 $455,507. 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.
Safety & Crime
Wheeler reports 355 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,253/100K.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population469
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density902/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,333
Per Capita$30,243
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
C+
Home Value$412,200
Rent$933
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$455,507
Housing Units292
Rent Burden36.4%
Crime
F
Violent355/100K
Property3,253/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain76.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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