At a Glance
Median Income
$36,071
$21,671 per capita
Home Value
$119,200
Zillow: $155,707
Median Rent
$803/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.4% smoking rate
How Wheatland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wheatland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wheatland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wheatland residents earn a median household income of $36,071 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,671. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheatland is $119,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,707. Median rent is $803/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
15.7% of adults in Wheatland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheatland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population921
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density1,616/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,071
Per Capita$21,671
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,200
Rent$803
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$155,707
Housing Units354
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation692 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband63.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Wheatland was founded in 1858.
The median home in Wheatland was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.