At a Glance
Median Income
$56,000
$24,511 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
Zillow: $128,951
Median Rent
$986/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
15.4% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 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 $56,000 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,511. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 200 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheeler is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,951. Median rent is $986/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
14.7% of adults in Wheeler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheeler has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,401
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density916/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$24,511
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$986
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$128,951
Housing Units610
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation2,524 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 92% / D 7%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wheeler was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.