Wheeler, IN
Living in Wheeler
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute31
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports89
Hospitals63
Colleges43
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Schools87
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Residents
313Population-137 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+24 (2010–19)
4%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian91%
Native American9%
Education
Less than high school36%
High school graduate47%
Some College13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone39%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$57k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K50%
$50K to $74K23%
$125K to $149K8%
Employers
Private sector71%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance28%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts11%
Sales and office21%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van74%
Worked at home26%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value-$34k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
38%Owner-Occupied-62% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K42%
$500K to $749K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
LP gas7%
Utility gas85%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wheeler
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Porter County5
Property Crime in Wheeler
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Porter County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheeler
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wheeler, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wheeler, IN
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
3 miles, NE
Nativity of Our Savior School
4 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
4 miles, W
Portage Christian School
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wheeler, IN
Valparaiso University
8 miles, SE
DeVry University-Indiana
9 miles, W
Indiana University-Northwest
9 miles, W
Purdue University Northwest
16 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wheeler, IN
St Mary Medical Center Inc
5 miles, W
Porter-Starke Services Inc
6 miles, E
Porter Regional Hospital
7 miles, NE
Pinnacle Hospital
9 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wheeler, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
36 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
46 miles, E
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
50 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
97 miles, NE