Wheeler, TX
Living in Wheeler
Bikeability4
Walkability17
Commute86
Public Transit5
Affordability97
Public Safety87
Airports12
Hospitals72
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation+62 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate26%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government21%
Private sector56%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office17%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$504Median Monthly Rent+$99 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$500K to $749K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
Utility gas54%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wheeler
United States45
Texas51
Wheeler County12
Property Crime in Wheeler
United States48
Texas58
Wheeler County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (13%)(85%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton7%
Donald Trump92%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheeler
Inland Flooding32
Tornado29
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wheeler, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wheeler, TX
Christian Community School
40 miles, W
Altus Christian Academy
76 miles, SE
Woodward Christian Academy
84 miles, NE
St Marys Cathedral School
90 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Wheeler, TX
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
88 miles, E
West Texas A & M University
98 miles, W
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
110 miles, NW
Cameron University
119 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wheeler, TX
Parkview Hospital
0 miles, SE
Shamrock General Hospital
17 miles, S
Hemphill County Hospital
33 miles, N
Roger Mills Memorial Hospital
36 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wheeler, TX
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
82 miles, W
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
117 miles, N
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
121 miles, SE