Wheeler, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Barron County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
262
Population
320/sq mi density
$73,750
Median Income
$28,604 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$315,790 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheeler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 51.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| 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 | Barron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in |
Wheeler has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.1").