Wheeler Township, IA
Living in Wheeler Township
Bikeability35
Walkability33
Commute86
Public Transit11
Affordability94
Public Safety93
Airports29
Hospitals85
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+84 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector55%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office13%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value+$6.7k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$502Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas6%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas73%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wheeler Township
United States45
Iowa35
Lyon County8
Property Crime in Wheeler Township
United States48
Iowa43
Lyon County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheeler Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado21
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wheeler Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wheeler Township, IA
Hull Christian School
9 miles, SW
Western Christian High School
9 miles, SW
Trinity Christian High School
9 miles, SW
Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School
10 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wheeler Township, IA
Dordt University
16 miles, SW
Northwestern College
21 miles, S
Augustana University
38 miles, NW
University of Sioux Falls
39 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wheeler Township, IA
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
11 miles, NW
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
13 miles, SE
Hegg Memorial Health Center
14 miles, SW
Osceola Community Hospital
17 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Wheeler Township, IA
Joe Foss Field
40 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
65 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
138 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
172 miles, SE