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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,500 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,985 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,860 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 950 |
| County GDP | $2,502M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 103 |
| Retail | 153 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,961 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.05% |
| Commute Time | 36.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $58,600 |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,013 |
| Census Median Rent | $683 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.0% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,961 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.05% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,556/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 859/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6632°N, 87.3063°W |
| County FIPS | 18083 |
Winner: Republican by 50.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.1% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 859/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 153 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 36.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |