Wheeler County
City in Nebraska, United States
Overview
Wheeler County is a sparsely populated, rural region in north-central Nebraska, known for its friendly communities and vast prairies. Life here is centered around agriculture, local history, and outdoor recreation in a peaceful Midwestern setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Nebraska
Population
1,451
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.91°, -98.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,295
Local Cost
$895
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
45
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
-3.5°C
Record High
44.2°C
Record Low
-26.8°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
690 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.