Wheeler County, GA
Living in Wheeler County
Bikeability7
Walkability27
Commute45
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports12
Hospitals45
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.9kPopulation+835 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black43%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate50%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income-$5.2k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector48%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance28%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office16%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$59kMedian Home Value-$6.2k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$293Median Monthly Rent+$52 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K42%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity93%
LP gas4%
Utility gas1%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wheeler County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Wheeler County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheeler County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado33
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wheeler County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wheeler County, GA
Mt Vernon Christian Academy
10 miles, NE
Faith Tabernacle Christian Academy
15 miles, N
Alice Blount Academy
18 miles, E
Paul Anderson High School
21 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wheeler County, GA
Brewton-Parker College
10 miles, NE
Georgia Southern University
60 miles, E
Mercer University
73 miles, NW
Georgia College & State University
74 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wheeler County, GA
Jeff Davis Hospital
19 miles, SE
Meadows Regional Medical Center
22 miles, E
Dodge County Hospital
27 miles, W
Fairview Park Hospital
32 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Wheeler County, GA
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
90 miles, E
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
94 miles, SW
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
95 miles, SE
Valdosta Regional Airport
97 miles, S