At a Glance
Median Income
$70,795
$34,786 per capita
Home Value
$209,200
Zillow: $197,875
Median Rent
$715/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
17.4% smoking rate
How Wheelersburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wheelersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wheelersburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wheelersburg residents earn a median household income of $70,795 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,786. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,502 business establishments, including 139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheelersburg is $209,200 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,875. Median rent is $715/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
34.3% of adults in Wheelersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheelersburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,414
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,106/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,795
Per Capita$34,786
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$3,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$950
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,200
Rent$715
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$197,875
Housing Units2,817
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death16,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation667 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wheelersburg was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.