What are the schools like in Wheeler, IN?

School district data for Wheeler is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wheeler?

The median household income in Wheeler, IN is $34,934 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Wheeler, IN?

Wheeler has an average high temperature of 32.1°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.0 inches.

Wheeler, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wheeler, IN affordable or expensive?

Wheeler's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wheeler is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $189,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wheeler, IN?

Wheeler has a violent crime rate of 111.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 544.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wheeler, IN a Good Place to Live?

Wheeler is a small town of 155 in Indiana, with a median household income of $34,934 . Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Wheeler stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Wheeler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wheeler city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Wheeler's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wheeler costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wheeler, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$189,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,934	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wheeler's violent crime rate is 111.5 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

111.5 /100k

Property Crime

544.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wheeler, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wheeler sees average highs of 32.1°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation and 40.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wheeler, IN
Average High — January	32.1°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.8"
Annual Snowfall	40.0"

Demographics

Metric	Wheeler, IN	National Avg
Population	155	—
Median Age	63.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	21.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Wheeler

Wheeler, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46393

Wheeler vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheeler, IN affordable or expensive?

Wheeler's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wheeler roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $189,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Wheeler, IN?

Wheeler's violent crime rate is 111.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 544.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wheeler?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wheeler, IN a good place to live?

Wheeler, IN has a population of 155, a median household income of $34,934, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wheeler?

Wheeler averages 32.1°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches with about 40.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wheeler?

Wheeler, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46393.

What is the population of Wheeler?

The population of Wheeler, Indiana is 155 with a median age of 63.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wheeler?

Key numbers for living in Wheeler: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $189,700, median household income $34,934, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wheeler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.