Wheeler is a small town of 1,454 in Texas, with a median household income of $56,250
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wheeler stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 93.1
Wheeler's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wheeler costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wheeler, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$144,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$965
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wheeler's violent crime rate is 98.9 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
98.9 /100k
Property Crime
158.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wheeler is served primarily by KELTON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wheeler, TX
National Avg
School District
KELTON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wheeler sees average highs of 50.4°F in January
and 93.8°F in July,
with 20.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.1 inches of snow per year.
Wheeler's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wheeler roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $144,700 and median rent is $965/month.
Wheeler's violent crime rate is 98.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 158.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wheeler are operated by KELTON ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1. 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wheeler, TX has a population of 1,454, a median household income of $56,250, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wheeler averages 50.4°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.9 inches
with about 4.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wheeler, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79096.
The population of Wheeler, Texas is 1,454 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wheeler: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $144,700, median household income $56,250, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
