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Wheeler County, Nebraska (NE)

County population in 2022: 774 (all rural); it was 886 in 2000
County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 114
County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 140
County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 247
Renter-occupied apartments: 96 (it was 105 in 2000)
% of renters here:

30%
State:

33%

Land area: 575 sq. mi.

Water area: 0.4 sq. mi.

Population density: 1 people per square mile   (very low).

March 2022 cost of living index in Wheeler County: 73.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (40.7%), Educational, health and social services (26.5%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 45%
  • Government: 22%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 32%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%
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  • Races in Wheeler County, NE (2022)
    • 74998.0%White Non-Hispanic Alone
    • 101.3%Two or more races
    • 40.5%Hispanic or Latino
    • 10.1%Asian alone
Median resident age:

58.6 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years
Males: 366  (47.3%)
Females: 408  (52.7%)
Average household size:
Wheeler County:

2.0 people
Nebraska:

2 people

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,413 ($26,771 in 1999)
This county:

$57,413
Nebraska:

$69,597

Median contract rent in 2022 for apartments: $373 (lower quartile is $277, upper quartile is $468)
This county:

$373
State:

$826


Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $114,618 (it was $42,700 in 2000)
Wheeler:

$114,618
Nebraska:

$232,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $78,029 - $264,977

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $196,731
Here:

$196,731
State:

$274,677

Mobile homes: $82,059
Here:

$82,059
State:

$67,339

Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,522
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $486

Institutionalized population: 0

Crime in 2020 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 0
  • Thefts: 0
  • Auto thefts: 0

Crime in 2019 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 0
  • Thefts: 1
  • Auto thefts: 0
Wheeler County, NE map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $126,700
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $237,700
  • 2019: 0 buildings
  • 2018: 0 buildings
  • 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $158,600
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 2015: 0 buildings
  • 2014: 0 buildings
  • 2013: 0 buildings
  • 2012: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $37,500
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $52,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
Number of permits per 10,000 Wheeler, NE residents
Average permit cost in Wheeler, NE

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,315 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,147 (1.0%)

Distribution of median household income in Wheeler, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wheeler, NE in 2022
Distribution of rent paid by renters in Wheeler, NE in 2022
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.0%
Wheeler County:

11.0%
Nebraska:

11.2%
(10.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Median age of residents in 2022: 58.6 years old
(Males: 55.8 years old, Females: 60.8 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 59.5 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 19.4 years old)

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wheeler County is $419 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $503 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $622 a month.

Cities in this county include: Bartlett, Ericson.

Wheeler County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Wheeler County: Garska Ranch (A), Ho Ranch (B), School Number 11 (C), School Number 32 (D), Garfield County Fairgrounds (E), Willow Springs Trailer Court Park (F), Calamus Golf Course (G), Calamus Fish Hatchery (H), Little York Point Park Headquarters (I), Kamp Kaleo (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Wheeler County include: Erina Church (A), Cedar Creek Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Cottonwood Cemetery (1), Banner Cemetery (2), Parker Cemetery (3), West Side Cemetery (4), Littlefield Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Carson Lake (A), Clark Lake (B), Sunfish Lake (C), Rush Lake (D), Burwell-Sumter Diversion Reservoir (E), James Reservoir Number 1 (F), Miller Reservoir (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Little Cedar Creek (A), Litle Cedar Creek (B), Big Cedar Creek (C), Calamus River (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Wheeler County include: Riverside Park (1), Mirdan Canal State Wildlife Management Area (2), Calamus Valley Historical Marker (3), North Loup Project Historical Marker (4), Kamp Kaleo Historical Marker (5), Easter Blizzard of 1873 Historical Marker (6), Pebble Creek Fight Historical Marker (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Neighboring counties: Cuming County , Dodge County , Greeley County , Macomb County, Michigan , Thomas County .

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.5%
Nebraska:

2.2%

Unemployment by year in Wheeler, NE
County total employment by year in Wheeler, NE
County average yearly wages by year in Wheeler, NE

Current college students: 17
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 97.9%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%

Number of foreign born residents: 0 (0.0% naturalized citizens)

Wheeler County:

0.1%
Whole state:

7.2%

Mean travel time to work (commute):  minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 100.0%

Wheeler County marital status for males Wheeler County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 462
  • 3 or 4: 14
  • Mobile homes: 85

Housing units in Wheeler County with a mortgage: 71 (7 second mortgage, 0 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 0

Here:

100.0% with mortgage
State:

98.0% with mortgage

Religion statistics for Wheeler County

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1321
Catholic1001
Evangelical Protestant872
None499-
Wheeler County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Food Environment Statistics:




Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Wheeler County:

37.22 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

49.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Wheeler County:

8.1%
Nebraska:

7.9%

Adult obesity rate:
Wheeler County:

27.7%
State:

28.0%

Agriculture in Wheeler County:

Average size of farms: 1743 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $753,372
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $137.09
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 92.26%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $754,595
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 24.40%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 50.50%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $134,128
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 86.08%
Average age of principal farm operators: 52 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 32.20
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.29%
Corn for grain: 26864 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 13325 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Wheeler County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 4750267.9 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 6 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 4/20/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wheeler County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 321% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 638.1 miles away from Wheeler County center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 62.5 miles away from the county center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 165.7 miles away from the county center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 388.7 miles away from the county center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 192.4 miles away from Wheeler County center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 363.2 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Nebraska Covid-19 Pandemic, Incident Period: January 20, 2020, FEMA Id: 4521, Natural disaster type: Other
  • Nebraska Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Incident Period: March 9, 2019 - April 1, 2019, FEMA Id: 4420, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Flood, Wind
  • Nebraska Severe Winter Storm And Straight-line Winds, Incident Period: April 13, 2018 - April 18, 2018, FEMA Id: 4375, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Wind
  • Nebraska Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: June 01, 2010 to August 29, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1924: July 15, 2010, FEMA Id: 1924, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Nebraska Severe Storms, Ice Jams, and Flooding, Incident Period: March 06, 2010 to April 03, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1902: April 21, 2010, FEMA Id: 1902, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Nebraska Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorm, Incident Period: December 22, 2009 to January 08, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1878: February 25, 2010, FEMA Id: 1878, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Winter Storm
  • Nebraska Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 22, 2008 to June 24, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1770: June 20, 2008, FEMA Id: 1770, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Nebraska Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: May 28, 2007 to June 02, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1714: July 24, 2007, FEMA Id: 1714, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Nebraska Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: May 04, 2007 to May 19, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1706: June 06, 2007, FEMA Id: 1706, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Nebraska Severe Winter Storms, Incident Period: December 19, 2006 to January 01, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1674: January 07, 2007, FEMA Id: 1674, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • 2 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Wheeler County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Wheeler

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 222 (64.5%)
  • Carpooled: 14 (4.1%)
  • Bus: 2 (0.6%)
  • Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 3 (0.9%)
  • Walked: 34 (9.9%)
  • Worked at home: 71 (20.6%)
Class of Workers in 2022
Most common industries in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common industries for males in 2022


  • Educational services (25%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (16%)
  • Health care and social assistance (11%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
  • Construction (2%)
  • Public administration (2%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (1%)

Most common industries for females in 2022


  • Educational services (37%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (23%)
  • Health care and social assistance (16%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Construction (3%)
  • Public administration (3%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (2%)

Most common occupations in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common occupations for males in 2022


  • Management occupations (33%)
  • Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (21%)
  • Construction and extraction occupations (12%)
  • Production occupations (6%)
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (5%)
  • Transportation occupations (5%)
  • Business and financial operations occupations (2%)

Most common occupations for females in 2022


  • Management occupations (23%)
  • Educational instruction, and library occupations (19%)
  • Community and social service occupations (13%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (12%)
  • Personal care and service occupations (9%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (8%)
  • Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (3%)

Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents


  • Denmark (0%)
  • Ireland (0%)
  • Norway (0%)
  • Sweden (0%)
  • United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland (0%)
  • England (0%)
  • Scotland (0%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Wheeler County


  • German (57%)
  • Irish (7%)
  • Scottish (5%)
  • Polish (5%)
  • Czech (4%)
  • American (3%)
  • Slavic (2%)

Owners and renters by unit type
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2020 was $35,618.

10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other counties between 2020 and 2021.1,000 average adjusted gross income)


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other counties in Nebraska.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other states.
Residents relocating <b>from</b> other counties or countries


7.38% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($52,417 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.38%
Nebraska average:

6.45%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
7.38% relocated to other counties in Nebraska ($52,417 average AGI)
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other states.
Residents relocating <b>to</b> other counties or countries

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 14.3
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.4

Births per 1000 population in Wheeler County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 8.5
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2009: 6.6

Deaths per 1000 population in Wheeler County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 8.3
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 24.0

Infant deaths per 1000 population in Wheeler County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2018: 14.4%
Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2018: 13.0%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Wheeler County
All 18-64 40-64 50-64 Under 19
Population without health insurance coverage in Wheeler County
18-64 population without health insurance coverage in Wheeler County
40-64 population without health insurance coverage in Wheeler County
50-64 population without health insurance coverage in Wheeler County
Population under 19 years without health insurance coverage in Wheeler County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 161 (144 aged, 17 disabled)
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 26 (14%)
Persons enrolled in Medicare
Aged persons enrolled in Medicare
Disabled persons enrolled in Medicare

Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 27%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 27%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 732
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 732

Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 122

Household type by relationship:

Households: 774
  • Male householders: 222 (65 living alone), Female householders: 135 (61 living alone)
  • 217 spouses (217 opposite-sex spouses), 5 unmarried partners, (5 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 155 children (152 natural, 0 adopted, 4 stepchildren), 0 grandchildren, 11 brothers or sisters, 0 parents, 0 foster children, 14 other relatives, 16 non-relatives

Size of family households: 164 2-persons, 21 3-persons, 19 4-persons, 6 5-persons, 5 6-persons, 1 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 126 1-person, 13 2-persons.

101 married couples with children.
32 single-parent households (6 men, 26 women).

99.3% of residents of Wheeler speak English at home.
1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% speak English very well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $6,754,000 ($8,328 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $87,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $1,720,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $951,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $3,355,000
Federal grants: $411,000
Federal procurement contracts: $66,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $251,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $439,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $1,222,000
Federal Government insurance: $10,444,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 52
Here:

63 per 1000 residents
State:

75 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 51
Here:

62 per 1000 residents
State:

46 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: 0
Here:

0 per 1000 residents
State:

+13 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -63
Here -77 per 1000 residents
State -15 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Wheeler County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.07 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.4
State:

7.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

5.4
State:

4.2

Year house built in Wheeler County, Nebraska
  • Year house built in Wheeler County, Nebraska
  • 12020 or later
  • 342010 to 2019
  • 622000 to 2009
  • 511990 to 1999
  • 581980 to 1989
  • 1301970 to 1979
  • 371960 to 1969
  • 221950 to 1959
  • 391940 to 1949
  • 1411939 or earlier
Rooms in houses/apartments in Wheeler County, Nebraska
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Wheeler County, Nebraska
  • Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Wheeler County, Nebraska
  • 01 room
  • 02 rooms
  • 63 rooms
  • 354 rooms
  • 425 rooms
  • 596 rooms
  • 227 rooms
  • 398 rooms
  • 689+ rooms
Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Wheeler County, Nebraska
  • Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Wheeler County, Nebraska
  • 41 room
  • 42 rooms
  • 03 rooms
  • 74 rooms
  • 255 rooms
  • 116 rooms
  • 177 rooms
  • 78 rooms
  • 49+ rooms
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Wheeler County, Nebraska
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Wheeler County, Nebraska
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Wheeler County, Nebraska
  • 0no bedroom
  • 171 bedroom
  • 652 bedrooms
  • 1113 bedrooms
  • 504 bedrooms
  • 315+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Wheeler County, Nebraska
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Wheeler County, Nebraska
  • 4no bedroom
  • 31 bedroom
  • 162 bedrooms
  • 383 bedrooms
  • 164 bedrooms
  • 35+ bedrooms
Cars and other vehicles available in Wheeler County, Nebraska in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Wheeler County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Wheeler County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 3no vehicle
  • 371 vehicle
  • 1052 vehicles
  • 413 vehicles
  • 494 vehicles
  • 375+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Wheeler County in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Wheeler County in renter-occupied apartments
  • 3no vehicle
  • 251 vehicle
  • 132 vehicles
  • 323 vehicles
  • 54 vehicles
  • 25+ vehicles

94.0% of Wheeler County residents lived in the same house 1 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 15% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 95% lived in Nebraska.

Wheeler County:

94.0%
State average:

87.4%

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 634
  • Other state: 138
  • Northeast: 4
  • Midwest: 70
  • South: 16
  • West: 47
Year householders moved into unit in Wheeler County, NE
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Wheeler County
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos
  • 53.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.4%Electricity
  • 4.1%Wood
  • 1.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments
  • 45.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.1%Electricity
  • 13.9%Other fuel
  • 10.1%Wood
  • 1.3%Utility gas

Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 10
Here:

23.8%
Nebraska:

14.1%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 0
Here:

0.0%
Nebraska:

12.5%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 0
Here:

0.0%
Nebraska:

18.0%

Educational Attainment
School Enrollment by Level of School
Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

Wheeler County government finances - Expenditure in 2017:

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $153,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $883,000
    General - Other: $342,000
    Central Staff Services: $199,000
    Police Protection: $85,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $75,000
    Financial Administration: $63,000
    General Public Buildings: $23,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $24,000
    Other - Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $52,000
    Interest Earnings: $8,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $134,000
    Police Protection: $26,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $998,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $500,000
    Other: $136,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,147,000
    Death and Gift: $55,000
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $6,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $41,000

Wheeler County government finances - Revenue in 2017:

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $153,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $883,000
    General - Other: $342,000
    Central Staff Services: $199,000
    Police Protection: $85,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $75,000
    Financial Administration: $63,000
    General Public Buildings: $23,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $24,000
    Other - Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $52,000
    Interest Earnings: $8,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $134,000
    Police Protection: $26,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $998,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $500,000
    Other: $136,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,147,000
    Death and Gift: $55,000
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $6,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $41,000

Wheeler County government finances - Debt in 2017:

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $153,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $883,000
    General - Other: $342,000
    Central Staff Services: $199,000
    Police Protection: $85,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $75,000
    Financial Administration: $63,000
    General Public Buildings: $23,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $24,000
    Other - Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $52,000
    Interest Earnings: $8,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $134,000
    Police Protection: $26,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $998,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $500,000
    Other: $136,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,147,000
    Death and Gift: $55,000
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $6,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $41,000

Wheeler County government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017:

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $153,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $883,000
    General - Other: $342,000
    Central Staff Services: $199,000
    Police Protection: $85,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $75,000
    Financial Administration: $63,000
    General Public Buildings: $23,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $24,000
    Other - Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $52,000
    Interest Earnings: $8,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $134,000
    Police Protection: $26,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $998,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $500,000
    Other: $136,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,147,000
    Death and Gift: $55,000
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $6,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $41,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 4
  • Number of aged recipients: 0
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 0
  • Number of recipients under 18: 0
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 0
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 0
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 0
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 2

Wheeler County on our top lists:

  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"