Wheatland, IN

Indiana

Wheatland is a small town in Indiana with a population of 352. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
352 Population 859/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $23,985 per capita
$58,600 Home Value $148,013 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,600 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,500
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $58,600
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.1%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $683
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Wheatland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population352
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density859/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$23,985
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$2,502M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,600
Rent$683
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$148,013
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation489 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+86.5%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute36 min
Broadband74.0%
Libraries3

Is Wheatland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wheatland receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Wheatland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wheatland is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wheatland is $58,600, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Wheatland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 9.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Wheatland has a population of 352 with a density of 859 people per square mile. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

352
Total Population
859
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Wheatland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wheatland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wheatland is $47,500, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Wheatland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,500
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,985
Avg Weekly Wage$980
IRS Avg AGI$61,860

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)950
County GDP$2,502M

Business (County)

Restaurants85
Healthcare103
Retail153
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,961
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.3 min
Drive Alone78.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Wheatland is $58,600, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $683 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $148,013.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$58,600
79% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$148,013

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$683
41% below US avg
Rent Burden15.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,961
15% below US avg
Effective Rate5.05%
In Wheatland, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.5% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wheatland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.3%
Checkup Rate78.0%
Premature Death10,556/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access62.3%
Healthcare Facilities103

Crime Rates: Wheatland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Wheatland has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall9.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density859/sq mi
Coordinates38.6632°N, 87.3063°W
County FIPS18083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.4-point margin. 74.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.4%
D 24%

Winner: Republican by 50.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.1%
88% below US avg
High School+86.5%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density859/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities103
Restaurants85
Retail Stores153

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.3 min
Drive Alone78.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.4%

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