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 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 69.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 33.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 21% and the area covered by water is 0.03%. The overall influence score for Wheeler is 9.
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Wheeler County is located in the north-central part of Oregon, near the Idaho border. It covers an area of approximately 1,808 square miles and has a population of approximately 1,608 people, as of the 2010 census. The county seat is Fossil.
The population of Wheeler County is spread out across a largely rural landscape. The median age is 44.1 years, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The racial makeup of the county is 98.2% white, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races.
The median household income in Wheeler County is $40,958, with an unemployment rate of 8%, which is slightly higher than the national average. Nearly 15% of the population lives below the poverty line. The largest industries are agriculture and timber production.
Wheeler County has a variety of recreational activities available to its residents, including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, biking and horseback riding in rural areas throughout the county. There are also several lakes and rivers in the county that offer swimming and boating opportunities.
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