Wisconsin
Wheeler is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 262. Residents earn $73,750 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wheeler receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Wheeler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wheeler is $73,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Wheeler is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Wheeler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches, including 51.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,750 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,604 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $923 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,445 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,569 |
| County GDP | $2,994M |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Healthcare | 150 |
| Retail | 204 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,272 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.69% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $112,500 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $294,752 |
| $/Sq Ft | $139 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $1,042 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.1% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Homeownership | 79.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,272 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.69% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,673/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 926 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0438°N, 91.8993°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55005 |
Winner: Republican by 29.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.0% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Restaurants | 162 |
| Retail Stores | 204 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |