Cost of living in Wheeler County, GA
Population 7,434 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Wheeler County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Wheeler County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Wheeler County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Wheeler County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Wheeler County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Wheeler County
State and local tax rates for Georgia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Wheeler County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Wheeler County
What it costs to live in Wheeler County each month.
- Rent $692
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $267
- State tax $121
- Rent $908
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $422
- State tax $207
- Rent $1,094
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $422
- State tax $207
Frequently asked questions about Wheeler County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Wheeler County?
In Wheeler County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $692 per month, a two-bedroom averages $908 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,094 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Wheeler County?
In Wheeler County, GA, the average household income is $45,262 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $26,422 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Wheeler County?
The estimated cost of living in Wheeler County, GA is approximately $2,464 per month for a single person, $3,669 for a couple, $5,991 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Wheeler County?
The combined sales tax rate in Wheeler County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Wheeler County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Wheeler County, GA would need approximately $2,464 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $45,262 per year ($3,772 per month). Wheeler County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Wheeler County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wheeler County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 23.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Wheeler County?
The average home value in Wheeler County, GA is $74,600, with average annual property taxes of $562, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Wheeler County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP