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County population in July 2011: 5,404 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 1,679
Renter-occupied apartments: 473
% of renters here:

22%
State:

25%

Land area: 914 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.1 sq. mi.
Population density: 6 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Wheeler County: 78.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (24.7%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (17.7%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 66%
  • Government: 19%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 14%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Races in Wheeler County, Texas:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (72.8%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (20.0%)
  • Black Non-Hispanic Alone (4.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
  • Asian alone (0.8%)

Median resident age:  42.5 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Males: 2,532  (47.9%)
Females: 2,752  (52.1%)

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Average household size:
Wheeler County:

2.4 people
Texas:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $37,504 ($31,029 in 1999)
This county:

$37504
Texas:

$48259

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $357 (lower quartile is $231, upper quartile is $431)
This county:

$357
State:

$632


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $65,281 (it was $38,900 in 2000)
Wheeler County:

$65,281
Texas:

$125,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $32,907 - $100,897

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $162,690
Here:

$162,690
State:

$177,060

Townhouses or other attached units: $220,026
Here:

$220,026
State:

$170,403

Mobile homes: $31,603
Here:

$31,603
State:

$42,156
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,082
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $248

Institutionalized population: 134

Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 4
  • Burglaries: 11
  • Thefts: 18
  • Auto thefts: 2

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 1
  • Robberies: 1
  • Assaults: 5
  • Burglaries: 19
  • Thefts: 4
  • Auto thefts: 2

Wheeler County, TX map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings



2004 Presidential Election results in Wheeler County Texas:

Bush/Cheney (Republican): 81.9%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 17.5%


2008 Presidential Election results in Wheeler County Texas:

McCain (Republican): 85.9%
Obama (Democratic): 14.1%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,062 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $467 (0.8%)


Wheeler County household income distribution in 2009 Wheeler County home values distribution


Wheeler County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.1%
(8.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.5% for Black residents, 35.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 0.5% for other race residents, 26.6% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

13.0%
Whole state:

15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

3.7%
Whole state:

6.7%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wheeler County is $396 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $645 a month.

Cities in this county include: Shamrock, Wheeler, Mobeetie.

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: Carwile Ranch (A), Davis Ranch (B), Totty School (C), Britt Ranch (D), Allison Fire Department (E), Briscoe Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (F), Kelton Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Cemeteries: Mount Zion Cemetery (1), Zybach Cemetery (2), Kelton Cemetery (3), Mobeetie Cemetery (4), Rock Cemetery (5), Pakan Cemetery (6), Wheeler Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Wardlow Lake (A), Valley Springs Lakes (B), Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir (C), Lake Loraine (D), Sandspru Lake (E), Sandspur Club Lake (F), Machina Lake (G), Hrnciar Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Bronco Creek (A), Adobe Creek (B), Graham Creek (C), Cowboy Creek (D), Williams Creek (E), Silver Creek (F), South Long Dry Creek (G), Spring Creek (H), Jenkins-Jones Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Wheeler County: Fort Elliott Cougar Field (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Beckham County, Oklahoma , Collingsworth County , Roger Mills County, Oklahoma , Donley County , Gray County , Hemphill County , Roberts County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

3.8%
Texas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 82
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 72.0%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%

Number of foreign born residents: 287 (32% naturalized citizens)

Wheeler County:

5.4%
Whole state:

13.9%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 72
  • 1990 to 1994: 85
  • 1985 to 1989: 40
  • 1980 to 1984: 60
  • 1975 to 1979: 9
  • 1970 to 1974: 16
  • 1970 to 1974: 5
  • 1965 to 1969: 0

Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.9 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 81.4%

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

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,329
  • One, attached: 41
  • Two: 30
  • 3 or 4: 2
  • 5 to 9: 24
  • Mobile homes: 257
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 4

Housing units in Wheeler County with a mortgage: 393 (4 second mortgage, 14 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 832

Here:

32.1% with mortgage
State:

64.2% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 75.25%
Here75.2%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 3,976
Total congregations: 22

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristAmerican Baptist AssociationOther
Adherents2,112 (53.1%)1,005 (25.3%)467 (11.7%)123 (3.1%)269 (6.8%)
Congregations6 (27.3%)5 (22.7%)3 (13.6%)1 (4.5%)7 (31.8%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Wheeler County - Shamrock, Wheeler, Mobeetie

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

6.31 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Wheeler County:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

12.62 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Wheeler County:

14.73 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.7%
Texas:

8.9%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.3%
Texas:

26.6%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Wheeler County:

10.8%
State:

15.7%


Agriculture in Wheeler County:

Average size of farms: 944 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $166,410
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $70.28
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: 96.46%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $163,548
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 8.87%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 10.35%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $45,602
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 93.27%
Average age of principal farm operators: 59 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 16.10
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.02%
All wheat for grain: 4670 harvested acres
Upland cotton: 4510 harvested acres
Vegetables: 44 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 101 acres

Tornado activity:

Wheeler County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 3.8 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused one fatality and 21 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 6/11/1997, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado injured 13 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wheeler County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 83% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 82.0 miles away from the county center
On 10/14/2008 at 03:07:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 37.1 miles away from the county center
On 12/16/2000 at 22:08:54, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.7 miles away from the county center
On 8/17/2000 at 01:08:05, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.5 miles away from Wheeler County center
On 2/18/2006 at 05:49:41, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 87.8 miles away from the county center
On 2/15/1997 at 09:08:55, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 31.5 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Texas Magic City Fire, Incident Period: April 4, 2009 to April 12, 2009, Fire Management Assistance Declared: April 4, 2009, FEMA Id: FEMA-FM-2802, Natural disaster type: Fire
  • Texas Wildfires, Incident Period: March 14, 2008 to September 1, 2008, Emergency Declared (EM-3284): March 14, 2008, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3284, Natural disaster type: Fire
  • Texas Extreme Wildfire Threat, Incident Period: November 27, 2005 to May 14, 2006, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1624): January 11, 2006, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1624, Natural disaster type: Fire
  • Texas Hurricane Rita, Incident Period: September 23, 2005 to October 14, 2005, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1606): September 24, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1606, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Texas Hurricane Rita, Incident Period: September 20, 2005 to October 14, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3261): September 21, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3261, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Texas Hurricane Katrina, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3216): September 2, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3216, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Texas Extreme Fire Hazards, Incident Period: August 1, 1999 to December 10, 1999, Emergency Declared (EM-3142): September 1, 1999, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3142, Natural disaster type: Fire

The number of natural disasters in Wheeler County (7) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 4

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (18%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (11%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Health care (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Health care (22%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (15%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Social assistance (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Extraction workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (87%)
  • Peru (4%)
  • Philippines (3%)
  • Other Australian and New Zealand Subregion (2%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • France (1%)
  • South Africa (1%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Wheeler County (%):



  • United States or American (25%)
  • Irish (14%)
  • English (10%)
  • German (9%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)
  • Dutch (1%)
  • European (1%)


Wheeler County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 1,804 (76%)
  • Carpooled: 422 (18%)
  • Walked: 82 (3%)
  • Other means: 12 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 41 (2%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


128 people in nursing homes
6 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $49,363.

9.29% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,803 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.29%
Texas average:

8.37%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
5.80% relocated from other counties in Texas ($23,924 average AGI)
3.49% relocated from other states ($10,873 average AGI)
Wheeler County:

3.49%
Texas average:

3.06%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Potter County, TX  0.77% ($32,231 average AGI)
from Randall County, TX  0.59% ($34,000)


8.09% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,889 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.09%
Texas average:

7.44%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
6.12% relocated to other counties in Texas ($21,489 average AGI)
1.98% relocated to other states ($7,400 average AGI)
Wheeler County:

1.98%
Texas average:

2.17%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Gray County, TX  1.20% ($25,850 average AGI)
to Randall County, TX  0.96% ($30,625)
to Beckham County, OK  0.78% ($43,000)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.5
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 12.5

Births per 1000 population in Wheeler County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 15.8
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 16.6

Deaths per 1000 population in Wheeler County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 13.3
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 10.5

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Wheeler County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,152 (1,041 aged, 111 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 18%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 17%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 41.78
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 12868.18
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 856.490
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 55880.51

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1187.750
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1687.850

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 37.79
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 125.030

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 20.84

Household type by relationship:

Households: 5,150
  • In family households: 4,456 (1,235 male householders, 244 female householders)
    1,298 spouses, 1,480 children (1,354 natural, 41 adopted, 85 stepchildren), 69 grandchildren, 22 brothers or sisters, 10 parents, 47 other relatives, 51 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 694 (271 male householders (243 living alone)), 388 female householders (378 living alone)), 35 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 134 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 753 2-persons, 279 3-persons, 258 4-persons, 132 5-persons, 46 6-persons, 11 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 621 1-person, 34 2-persons, 2 3-persons, 2 5-persons.

89.6% of residents of Wheeler County speak English at home.
9.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (53% speak English very well, 24% speak English well, 14% speak English not well, 9% don't speak English at all).
0.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (65% speak English very well, 35% speak English well).
0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $38,946,000 ($8136 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $425,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $14,921,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $13,557,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $3,442,000
Federal grants: $5,164,000
Federal procurement contracts: $418,000 ($53,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,442,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $0,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $423,000
Federal Government insurance: $2,510,000

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

Births: 287
Here:

60 per 1000 residents
State:

85 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 433
Here:

90 per 1000 residents
State:

35 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +42
Here:

+9 per 1000 residents
State:

+29 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -368
Here:  -77 per 1000 residents
State:  +10 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Wheeler County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.69 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.6
State:

5.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

5.0
State:

3.8

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 17
  • 2000 to 2004: 128
  • 1990 to 1999: 165
  • 1980 to 1989: 372
  • 1970 to 1979: 328
  • 1960 to 1969: 317
  • 1950 to 1959: 403
  • 1940 to 1949: 282
  • 1939 or earlier: 556
Rooms in houses/apartments in Wheeler County, Texas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 8
  • 3 rooms: 45
  • 4 rooms: 253
  • 5 rooms: 487
  • 6 rooms: 409
  • 7 rooms: 283
  • 8 rooms: 129
  • 9+ rooms: 65
  • 1 room: 3
  • 2 rooms: 32
  • 3 rooms: 24
  • 4 rooms: 89
  • 5 rooms: 164
  • 6 rooms: 117
  • 7 rooms: 32
  • 8 rooms: 7
  • 9+ rooms: 5
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Wheeler County, Texas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 3
  • 1 bedroom: 52
  • 2 bedrooms: 469
  • 3 bedrooms: 943
  • 4 bedrooms: 201
  • 5+ bedrooms: 11
  • no bedroom: 7
  • 1 bedroom: 53
  • 2 bedrooms: 202
  • 3 bedrooms: 179
  • 4 bedrooms: 29
  • 5+ bedrooms: 3
Cars and other vehicles available in Wheeler County, Texas in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 75
  • 1 vehicle: 525
  • 2 vehicles: 710
  • 3 vehicles: 239
  • 4 vehicles: 106
  • 5+ vehicles: 24
  • no vehicle: 43
  • 1 vehicle: 199
  • 2 vehicles: 189
  • 3 vehicles: 25
  • 4 vehicles: 10
  • 5+ vehicles: 7

59% of Wheeler County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 43% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 70% lived in Texas.

Wheeler County:

59.3%
State average:

51.6%


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

  • This state: 3759
  • Northeast: 34
  • Midwest: 228
  • South: 781
  • West: 185

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $15,300


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Wheeler County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Utility gas (71.2%)
  • Electricity (13.6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (13.2%)
  • Wood (1.5%)
  • Utility gas (74.6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (14.0%)
  • Electricity (10.6%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 14
Here:

2.1%
Texas:

6.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 41
Here:

10.6%
Texas:

6.2%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 13
Here:

18.3%
Texas:

15.4%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Wheeler County government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $913,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $677,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $436,000
    Financial Administration: $379,000
    Police Protection: $296,000
    Health Services - Other: $229,000
    Central Staff Services: $224,000
    General Public Buildings: $219,000
    Corrections - Other: $166,000
    General - Other: $109,000
    Fire Protection: $51,000
    Libraries: $5,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $180,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $75,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $5,000
    Rents: $4,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,417,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $22,000
  • Tax - Property: $2,031,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $321,000
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $5,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,347,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 100
  • Number of aged recipients: 15
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 85
  • Number of recipients under 18: 15
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 54
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 31
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 45
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 39


Wheeler County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
Count Vehicles DUI Fatalities Persons

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Wheeler County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
Count Vehicles DUI Fatalities Persons

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)




Most common first names in Wheeler County, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John7877.5 years
James7075.0 years
Mary5780.7 years
William5176.6 years
Robert3874.5 years
George2879.9 years
Thomas2576.9 years
Willie2482.3 years
Frank2276.5 years
Charles1875.8 years
Most common last names in Wheeler County, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3977.7 years
Williams2578.6 years
Martin1981.1 years
Jones1976.8 years
Moore1978.3 years
Taylor1774.4 years
Johnson1773.8 years
Davis1675.8 years
Hill1680.5 years
Brown1569.5 years
Businesses in Wheeler County, TX
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1RadioShack1
Best Western1Sleep Inn1
Econo Lodge1Subway1
H&R Block1Taco Bell1
Holiday Inn1U-Haul1
McDonald's1

Wheeler County on our top lists:

  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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