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A town of 1,195 people in Steuben County, New York
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Conserved land5.4%1,593 of 29,349 acres
Trails16 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves21,333 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Wheeler

Town in New York, United States
1820Established
1,136Population
46.1 sq miArea
1,627 ftElevation

Wheeler is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 1,136 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Captain Silas Wheeler, an early settler. The Town of Wheeler is in the northern part of the county, north of Bath.

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Most working residents leave Wheeler for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Prattsburgh (12%), Bath (10%) and Corning (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Prattsburgh
12%
Bath
10%
Corning
6%
Urbana
5%
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Health in Wheeler

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 53% of towns with similar incomes.

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13worse than NY

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ira Davenport Memorial HospitalBath · 5.4 mi · ER
Bath Community HealthBath · 6.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 14810, 14809, 14873 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wheeler →

Natural hazards in Wheeler

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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Wheeler has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 62 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 17°Winter
55° / 33°Spring
77° / 55°Summer
58° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Avoca Free LibraryAvoca · 4.6 miles · 34 hrs a week
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