Wheeler County, NE
Living in Wheeler County
Bikeability39
Walkability85
Commute90
Public Transit39
Affordability100
Public Safety80
Airports2
Hospitals69
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
783Population+32 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate32%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector57%
Self-employed25%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance25%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office12%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van71%
Walked11%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$321Median Monthly Rent-$81 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas49%
Utility gas4%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wheeler County
United States45
Nebraska33
Property Crime in Wheeler County
United States48
Nebraska45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheeler County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Tornado29
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wheeler County, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wheeler County, NE
St Boniface Elementary School
23 miles, E
Pope John Xxiii Central Catholic High School
23 miles, E
St Mary Elementary School
30 miles, SW
St Michael's School
31 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wheeler County, NE
Wayne State College
80 miles, E
Mount Marty College
87 miles, NE
York College
88 miles, SE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
90 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wheeler County, NE
Antelope Memorial Hospital
29 miles, NE
Valley County Health System
31 miles, SW
Boone County Health Center
31 miles, SE
Avera St Anthony's Hospital
38 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wheeler County, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
67 miles, S
Kearney Regional Airport
86 miles, S
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
114 miles, E
Lincoln Airport
118 miles, SE