California · Metropolitan Area
Wheatland is a small town in California with a population of 3,790. Residents earn $81,827 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wheatland receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Wheatland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wheatland is $81,827, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Wheatland is $387,300, 37% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Wheatland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 114 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,420 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Wheatland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches, including 8.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 92.4% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,827 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,529 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,287 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,831 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,146 |
| County GDP | $4,508M |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Healthcare | 86 |
| Retail | 134 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,709 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.22% |
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $387,300 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $449,915 |
| Median List Price | $518,999 |
| Median List Price | $518,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $236 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.5% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,210 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,709 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.22% |
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,988/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Total Violent | 113.6/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 28.4/100K |
| Assault | 85.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,420.1/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 255.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,136.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 28.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.2 inches |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0312°N, 121.3900°W |
| County FIPS | 06115 |
Winner: Republican by 25.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.8% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Retail Stores | 134 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |