Wheeler County GIS Maps
Wheeler County, Oregon, has 1,451 residents across 2,583 parcels and covers 1,716.0 square miles. The population grew 0.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Wheeler County is 41069.
Fossil is the county's largest population center. Wheeler County also includes 3 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 11 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Wheeler County Trends
- Population
- 1,451▴
- Median Home Value
- $259,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,163▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Wheeler County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Wheeler County Parcels
Wheeler County has 2,583 mapped parcels covering 1,094,207 acres. The median lot size is 40.00 acres. 1,661 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 1,171 distinct owner names. About 13% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Oregon. Owner names, mailing addresses and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Wheeler County Parcel viewer here.
Wheeler County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 2,583 | 100% |
| Owner name | 2,564 | 99.3% |
| Owner mailing address | 2,564 | 99.3% |
| Site address | 0 | 0% |
| Land use code | 2,564 | 99.3% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 0 | 0% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 2,563 | 99.2% |
| Parcel boundary | 2,583 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Wheeler County parcel records.
Wheeler County Population
Wheeler County had 1,451 residents in 2020. That was 0.7% higher than in 2010. Wheeler County had 96 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Fossil, Mitchell and Spray.
Population Trend in Wheeler County OR
Wheeler County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Wheeler County Zip Codes
Wheeler County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Fossil (97830), Mitchell (97750) and Spray (97874). Fossil is the largest zip by population, with about 708 residents or 49% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 101% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Wheeler County OR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97830 | Fossil | 708 | ▾ -5.3% |
| 97750 | Mitchell | 409 | ▴ 6% |
| 97874 | Spray | 344 | ▾ -1.4% |
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Wheeler County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Wheeler County Demographics
Wheeler County has a median age of 57.3, which makes the county a little older than Oregon overall. About 15.1% of residents are under 18, while 36.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 36.3% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 20.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 36.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Wheeler County OR
Median Age
57.3
Under 18
15.1%
Age 65+
36.3%
Bachelor's+
20.4%
Wheeler County School Districts
Wheeler County is served by 4 public school districts with 4,163 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Fossil 21J, Mitchell 55 and Spray 1. Those three districts account for about 99% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Wheeler County OR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fossil School District 21J | 2,494 | 59.9% | ▴ 29.3% |
| Mitchell School District 55 | 1,563 | 37.5% | ▴ 25.4% |
| Spray School District 1 | 58 | 1.4% | ▾ -3.3% |
| Dayville School District 16J | 48 | 1.2% | ▴ 4.3% |
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Wheeler County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Wheeler County Housing & Real Estate
Wheeler County has a median home value of $259,000 and a median gross rent of $782. About 69% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Oregon median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $546,250 and homes spent about 162 days on the market.
Wheeler County Housing Mix
Wheeler County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Wheeler County Housing Trends
Wheeler County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Wheeler County, OR
Wheeler County has 226 business listings across 132 categories. The largest categories in Wheeler County business listings are Structure And Geography (30, 13.3%), Mountain (8, 3.5%), and Landmark And Historical Building (7, 3.1%). The full Wheeler County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Wheeler County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Wheeler County, OR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure And Geography | 30 | 13.3% |
| Mountain | 8 | 3.5% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 7 | 3.1% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 5 | 2.2% |
| Bed And Breakfast | 5 | 2.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 5 | 2.2% |
| Motels | 4 | 1.8% |
| Resort | 3 | 1.3% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 3 | 1.3% |
| Roofing | 3 | 1.3% |
Wheeler County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| R J's Steaks Spirits Sports | American Restaurants | Fossil |
| Mah-Hah Outfitters | Attractions And Activities | Fossil |
| Good Fellas Mobile Detailing | Auto Detailing | San Marcos |
| Wright Chevrolet Inc | Automotive | Fossil |
| Ray's Garage | Auto Repair | Fossil |
| GRADYS AUTO PARTS | Auto Parts And Supply Store | Seekonk |
| Sally Foods | Bakeries | Fossil |
| First Baptist Church of Fossil | Baptist Church | Fossil |
| Korner Cafe | Bars & Nightlife | Fossil |
| Shear Beauty Salon | Beauty Salons | Fossil |
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Wheeler County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Wheeler County Basemaps
Wheeler County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Wheeler County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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