Wheeler County, OR
Living in Wheeler County
Bikeability50
Walkability91
Commute61
Public Transit49
Affordability94
Public Safety83
Airports24
Hospitals69
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation-28 (2010–19)
59 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector50%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office13%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van74%
Walked15%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$155kMedian Home Value+$56k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$427Median Monthly Rent+$47 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood35%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wheeler County
United States45
Oregon34
Property Crime in Wheeler County
United States48
Oregon58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheeler County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding21
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wheeler County, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wheeler County, OR
Coic - Prineville
49 miles, SW
St Thomas Academy
65 miles, SW
Evergreen Academy
65 miles, SW
Coic -Redmond
66 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wheeler County, OR
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
80 miles, SW
Eastern Oregon University
103 miles, NE
Heritage University
115 miles, N
Walla Walla University
121 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wheeler County, OR
Pioneer Memorial Hospital (Heppner)
49 miles, NE
St Charles Prineville
50 miles, SW
St Charles Madras
54 miles, W
Blue Mountain Hospital
57 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wheeler County, OR
Roberts Field
65 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
114 miles, N
Portland International Airport
138 miles, NW
Mahlon Sweet Field
163 miles, W