Wheeler, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
469 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$412,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$436 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$873 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tillamook County
2
Oregon
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tillamook County
4
Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 9 1 41
Feb 6 1 43
Mar 6 0 47
Apr 5 0 51
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 5 0 53
Nov 10 0 46
Dec 10 1 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, OR State Senate District 16, OR State House District 32, OR
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Schools

Nehalem Elementary School
2 miles, N • 3.7 star
Neah-Kah-Nie High School
4 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School
4 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Garibaldi Elementary School
9 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Tillamook Bay Community College
16 miles, S • 1.4 star
Clatsop Community College
34 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Pacific University
39 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Northwest College-Hillsboro
44 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Adventist Health Tillamook
16 miles, S • 4.1 star
Providence Seaside Hospital
21 miles, N • 4.1 star
Columbia Memorial Hospital
35 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
63 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
113 miles, S • 1.4 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
143 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
158 miles, SW • 1 star
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