The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Wheeler county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 48.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 69% and the area covered by water is 0.81%. The overall influence score for Wheeler is 9.
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Wheeler County is located in central Georgia, just north of the state capital of Atlanta. As of 2019, the county had a population of 7,844, with a median age of 39.9 years old. The racial makeup of the county was 61.6% White, 33.2% African American, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American.
Wheeler County has a poverty rate of 24.4%, higher than the national average of 11.8%. The median household income for the county was $35,094 in 2019, and the median home value was $81,700. The unemployment rate in Wheeler County was 4.3% as of April 2021.
Living conditions in Wheeler County are generally rural and agricultural in nature. Most residents live in single-family homes or small apartments, and there is limited access to public transportation and recreational activities.
The quality of life in Wheeler County is generally good, with a low crime rate and access to basic services such as healthcare and education. The county also offers numerous outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking at nearby parks and lakes.
Contact your Area Office for program information and to apply:Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Georgia
Cartersville - (678) 719-3508
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Fort Valley - (478) 827-0016, Ext. 4
Sandersville - (478) 552-6073, Ext. 4
Tifton - (229) 382-0273, Ext. 4
Douglas - (912) 384-4811, Ext. 4
State Office: USDA Rural Development | Stephens Federal Building | 355 E. Hancock Avenue | Athens, Ga 30601
Phone - (706) 546- 2162 | Toll Free - (800) 338-5975 | TDD - (706) 546-2034 | Fax2Mail- (855) 452-0956