Wheeler County , Georgia
Population: 7,434 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $45,262 Home $74,600 Rent $551/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 7,434 residents, Wheeler County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Georgia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Wheeler County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$45,262
Median Income
household
$74,600
Home Value
median
$551/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $45,262 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,272 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% |
| Median Home Value | $74,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $551/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 7,434 |
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.6%
Obesity
16.0%
Diabetes
21.0%
Smoking
43.8%
High Blood Pressure
35.5%
No Physical Activity
19.1%
Depression
43.0%
Insufficient Sleep
76.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 6.4 · 6th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
31.39
🌀 Hurricane
72.30
🔥 Wildfire
34.00
❄️ Winter Storm
2.36
🌍 Earthquake
35.94
☀️ Drought
45.96
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