Wheeler County, Texas is a rural area located in the western part of the state. The total population of Wheeler County is 5,086 according to the 2019 census, with the majority being located within its county seat, Wheeler. As a rural town, public transportation options in Wheeler County are limited and mainly focus on regional transportation services. In terms of local transportation, there are several bus routes that run within the county, as well as taxi services and ride sharing services such as Uber. There are also several airports in the surrounding area for those who wish to travel by air. For those looking for more wide-reaching options, there are Greyhound buses that connect major cities in nearby states, as well as an Amtrak station located just outside of Austin for long distance train travel. While public transportation options may be limited in Wheeler County, with some research and planning it is still possible to get around if needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wheeler County takes 18.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wheeler County get to work:
- 86.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.1% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit