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Wheeler, WA
Census-designated place in Grant County, Washington.
Population
230
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,043
ZIP codes
0
Wheeler and its ZIP codes
Wheeler at a glance
- Wheeler is about 8.9 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Wheeler.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,316
42,301 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,210
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$582M
FY 2026, $5,874 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wheeler, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
182
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
7.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheeler, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Wheeler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Moses LakeCity | 6.1 mi | 18.1 |
| Cascade ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Moses Lake NorthCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 5.7 |
| WardenCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| Marine ViewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Wilson CreekTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| EphrataCity | 21 mi | 10.5 |
| KruppTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| OthelloCity | 22 mi | 4.8 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| Soap LakeCity | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| OdessaTown | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| Royal CityCity | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| LindTown | 29 mi | 1.1 |
| HattonTown | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheeler, WA in?
- Wheeler is in Grant County, Washington.
- What is the population of Wheeler, WA?
- About 230 people live in Wheeler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheeler?
- Nearby places include Moses Lake (6.1 mi), Cascade Valley (7.3 mi), Moses Lake North (7.8 mi), Warden (13 mi), Marine View (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023