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Wheeler, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Barron County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
262
Population
320/sq mi density
$73,750
Median Income
$28,604 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$294,752 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
254
Violent Crime/100K
2,574 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 51.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in |
Wheeler has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").