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Wheatfield, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Jasper County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
841
Population
1,425/sq mi density
$80,625
Median Income
$30,327 per capita
$191,900
Home Value
$323,322 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
340
Violent Crime/100K
4,205 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,625 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,900 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheatfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 667 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1911°N, 87.0531°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Jasper County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Wheatfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.5").