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Wheeler, WI
Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
Population
316
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
384
ZIP codes
0
Wheeler and its ZIP codes
Wheeler at a glance
- Wheeler is about 3.5 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Wheeler, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dunn County. PPP loans are for Wheeler.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,096
18,155 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,534
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$313M
FY 2026, $6,899 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wheeler, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
441
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 2°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheeler, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Wheeler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tainter LakeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 18.5 |
| BoycevilleVillage | 6.4 mi | 3.8 |
| ColfaxVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| KnappVillage | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| DowningVillage | 11 mi | 3 |
| MenomonieCity | 11 mi | 13.8 |
| RidgelandVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Glenwood CityCity | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| Prairie FarmVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| WilsonVillage | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| DallasVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Elk MoundVillage | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| EmeraldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| DownsvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| New AuburnVillage | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| WoodvilleVillage | 20 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheeler, WI in?
- Wheeler is in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Wheeler, WI?
- About 316 people live in Wheeler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheeler?
- Nearby places include Tainter Lake (5.1 mi), Boyceville (6.4 mi), Colfax (9.4 mi), Knapp (11 mi), Downing (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023