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Wheeler, MS
Census-designated place in Prentiss County, Mississippi.
Population
524
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
269
ZIP codes
0
Wheeler and its ZIP codes
Wheeler at a glance
- Wheeler is about 4.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,000 (8% above Mississippi).
Local data for Wheeler, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wheeler, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$184,000
Homeownership
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (244), Mexican Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prentiss County. PPP loans are for Wheeler.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,371
7,156 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,034
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$149M
FY 2026, $5,973 per person
How people get to work
Wheeler, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wheeler, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
361
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheeler, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Wheeler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaldwynCity | 6.2 mi | 11.6 |
| BoonevilleCity | 6.2 mi | 25.8 |
| MariettaTown | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| JumpertownTown | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| GuntownTown | 10 mi | 6.4 |
| New SiteCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| KirkvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| RienziTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| DumasTown | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| SaltilloCity | 15 mi | 9.5 |
| JacintoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| BiggersvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| MantachieTown | 19 mi | 4.3 |
| KossuthVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| PadenVillage | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| ShermanTown | 20 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheeler, MS in?
- Wheeler is in Prentiss County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Wheeler, MS?
- About 524 people live in Wheeler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheeler?
- Nearby places include Baldwyn (6.2 mi), Booneville (6.2 mi), Marietta (9.5 mi), Jumpertown (9.5 mi), Guntown (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023