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Wheeler
A village of 96 people in Illinois
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About Wheeler
Village in Illinois, United States96Population
0.6 sq miArea
564 ftElevation
Wheeler is a village in Jasper County, Illinois, United States. The population was 96 at the 2020 census.
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ZIP code62479
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Health in Wheeler
Compared with Illinois
5better than IL·2worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
St. Anthonys Memorial HospitalEffingham · 13.6 mi · ER
Sihf Healthcare - EffinghamEffingham · 13.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Wheeler · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wheeler →
Natural hazards in Wheeler
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🏚️ Earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Wheeler →
Climate in Wheeler
Full climate →Wheeler has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
40° / 24°Winter
64° / 44°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Wheeler →
Libraries near Wheeler
See all →Nearest: Newton Public Library DistrictNewton · 9.2 miles · 42 hrs a week
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