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Wheatland, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County
Wheatland, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Wheatland a Good Place to Live?
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 0.6% (83% 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 $145,206. 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.
Safety & Crime
Wheatland reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 308/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.