Wheeler County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
7,434 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,262 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$74,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$340 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$359 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Georgia
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 47
Feb 4 0 51
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 3 0 64
May 3 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 4 0 81
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 3 0 66
Nov 3 0 57
Dec 3 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, GA State Senate District 19, GA State House District 156, GA
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Schools

Wheeler County Elementary School
4 miles, N • 1.9 star
Wheeler County Middle School
4 miles, N • 1.9 star
Wheeler County High School
4 miles, N • 1.9 star
Telfair County Elementary
8 miles, W • 1.9 star

Colleges

Brewton-Parker College
10 miles, E • 1.4 star
Southeastern Technical College
23 miles, E • 1 star
East Georgia State College
42 miles, NE • 1.9 star
South Georgia State College
43 miles, SW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Jeff Davis Hospital
19 miles, S • 3.2 star
Meadows Regional Medical Center
22 miles, E • 2.3 star
Dodge County Hospital
27 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Fairview Park Hospital
32 miles, N • 4.1 star

Airports

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
95 miles, SE • 1 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
97 miles, SW • 1 star