Median Income
$28,068
63% lower than US avg
Home Value
$83,800
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$550
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.6%
6% lower than US avg
How Wheatland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population289
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$28,068
Per Capita$15,549
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty11.6%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$550
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity42.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+75.6%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband77.9%
Is Wheatland a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wheatland receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. 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 $28,068, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wheatland is $83,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $550 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Wheatland has a population of 289 with a density of 245 people per square mile. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.7%), with 8.3% Hispanic.
Population
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Wheatland vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.5% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
| 44% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Wheatland vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Wheatland is $28,068, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income: Wheatland vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,068 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $15,549 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
| 6% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
The median home value in Wheatland is $83,800, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $550 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $83,800 |
| 70% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $550 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Wheatland, 42.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.6% report depression. 35.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Wheatland vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 22.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 84.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
Food & Exercise