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Wheeler, TX
City in Wheeler County, Texas.
Population
1,431
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
935
ZIP codes
0
Wheeler and its ZIP codes
Wheeler at a glance
- Wheeler is about 8.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,346 a year, 28% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,000 (44% below Texas) and median rent is $994 a month.
Local data for Wheeler, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wheeler, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,346
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$159,000
Median rent
$994/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (421), Dutch Americans (120), Irish Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wheeler County. PPP loans are for Wheeler.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,489
1,684 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,330
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.1M
FY 2026, $6,035 per person
How people get to work
Wheeler, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wheeler, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
658
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 24°F
25.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheeler, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.7%
U.S. 11.1% +10.6 pts
Cities near Wheeler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MobeetieCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| AllisonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| ShamrockCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| Sweetwater, OKTown | 20 mi | 15.9 |
| Texola, OKTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| McLeanTown | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Reydon, OKTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| SamnorwoodCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.6 |
| MiamiCity | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| Erick, OKCity | 28 mi | 0.9 |
| LeforsTown | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheeler, TX in?
- Wheeler is in Wheeler County, Texas.
- What is the population of Wheeler, TX?
- About 1,431 people live in Wheeler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheeler?
- Nearby places include Mobeetie (11 mi), Allison (15 mi), Shamrock (16 mi), Sweetwater, OK (20 mi), Texola, OK (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023