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Wheeler County
  • County in Nebraska

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Housing
    grade A minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade C minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade C+
  5. Diversity
    grade C minus
  6. Jobs
    grade A+
  7. Weather
    grade unavailable
  8. Cost of Living
    grade A
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade C minus
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade C
  11. Commute
    grade A

editorial

Wheeler County is located in Nebraska with a population of 735. In Wheeler County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Wheeler County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Wheeler County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$90,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$500
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    2%
  • 18-24 years
    2%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    9%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    21%
  • 65+ years
    31%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    43%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Wheeler County

Jobs
grade A+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$51,875
National
$69,021

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