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Wheeler County, NE
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Wheeler County, Nebraska.
Population
847
Land area
575sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Wheeler County
Wheeler County at a glance
- Wheeler County is 94% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,250, 8% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,500 (39% below Nebraska) and median rent is $509 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bartlett (189) and Ericson (157).
Local data for Wheeler County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wheeler County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,250
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$146,500
Median rent
$509/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
30.3%
Median age
54.3
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (414), Irish Americans (109), Polish Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,290
303 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,688
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9M
FY 2026, $7,591 per person
PPP loans
$3.4M
190 loans, 312 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1,250
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wheeler County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.0%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wheeler County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
330
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 12°F
27.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheeler County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wheeler County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wheeler County, NE?
- Bartlett is the largest city or town in Wheeler County, with about 189 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wheeler County?
- Wheeler County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68622, 68637.
- What is the population of Wheeler County, NE?
- About 847 people live in Wheeler County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wheeler County?
- Wheeler County borders Holt County, Antelope County, Boone County, Valley County, Greeley County, Garfield County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023