Wheelersburg, OH

Ohio · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.2 Great / 5.0
6,414 Population
$70,795 Median Income
$209,200 Home Value
$715 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
41.8 yrs Median Age
34.3% Bachelor's Degree+
4.2
Overall
4.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.7
Education

People

Population6,414
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,106/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95.9%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$70,795
Per Capita Income$34,786
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty Rate9.5%
County GDP$3,482M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$209,200
Zillow Value$185,606
Median Rent$715
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,092

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Depression30.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul32° / 76°
Rain43 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

3.7/5
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Work From Home7.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Wheelersburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$70,795
Home Value$209,200
Median Rent$715
Poverty Rate9.5%
Bachelor's Degree+34.3%
Unemployment3.6%
Avg Temperature54.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,414
Population Density1,106 per sq mi
Median Age41.8 years
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 95.9% Black 0.2% Hispanic 2% Other 1.9%
White95.9%
Black or African American0.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.9%

Language

English Only99.4%
Spanish Speakers0.6%
English 99.4% Spanish 0.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.5%
Health Insurance93.5%

Income

6% below avg
Median Household Income$70,795
Per Capita Income$34,786
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$950
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$58,865

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Poverty Rate9.5%
Total Establishments (County)1,502
County GDP$3,482M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation139
Healthcare Facilities220
Retail Stores239
Manufacturing48
Total Establishments1,502

Industry Mix

Restaurants 139 Healthcare 220 Retail 239 Manufacturing 48

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$58,865
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,930

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.2 min
Work From Home7.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

26% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$209,200
Zillow Home Value Index$185,606

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied73.9%

Rental Costs

39% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$715

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedroom$1,092
3 Bedroom$1,388
4 Bedroom$1,550

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,930
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.88%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure36.1%
Asthma11.5%
COPD8.0%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.1%
Physical Inactivity29.5%
Depression30.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.5%
Regular Checkup79.4%
Premature Death Rate16,720 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.6 / 10
Exercise Access80.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)220
Restaurants (County)139

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

32°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.1 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation667 ft (203 m)
Land Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density1,106 per sq mi
Latitude38.7415°
Longitude-82.8455°
County FIPS39145

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.7%
D 25.7%

Republican +48 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.3%
High School+92.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density1,106 per sq mi
Land Area5.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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