At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$23,985 per capita
Home Value
$58,600
Zillow: $156,950
Median Rent
$683/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
17.2% 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
3.4 / 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 $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,985. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 950 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheatland is $58,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,950. Median rent is $683/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
4.1% of adults in Wheatland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population352
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density859/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$23,985
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$2,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,600
Rent$683
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$156,950
Housing Units215
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,556/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation489 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute36 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wheatland was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.