Wheeler County, TX

Living in Wheeler County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 24
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 22
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Schools 48
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Residents

5.3k Population +103 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
17% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$6.4k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector63%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military<1%
Sales and office27%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$84k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$503 Median Monthly Rent +$128 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
LP gas7%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wheeler County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Wheeler County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (15%)(84%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton8%
Donald Trump91%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 1 2
Feb 40 1 1
Mar 48 2 1
Apr 57 2 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 80 2 0
Aug 79 3 0
Sep 71 3 0
Oct 59 2 0
Nov 47 1 1
Dec 37 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheeler County

Inland Flooding45
Tornado41
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wheeler County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wheeler County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Wheeler County, TX

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Cameron University
116 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wheeler County, TX

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Parkview Hospital
3 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Wheeler County, TX

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