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Wheeler, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wheeler County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,401
Population
916/sq mi density
$56,000
Median Income
$24,511 per capita
$130,000
Home Value
$112,851 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
97
Violent Crime/100K
1,020 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheeler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,524 ft (769 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4411°N, 100.2752°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wheeler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in |
Wheeler has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").