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Wheatland, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
289 Population 245/sq mi density
$28,068 Median Income $15,549 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $201,088 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,068 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $550/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheatland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates37.9461°N, 93.4010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 76 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 104 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 7 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 64 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 55 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 113 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 440 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 95 km 2
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 66 km 0
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 92 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 77 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 11 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 50 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 47 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 83 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 22 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF2 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 43 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 57 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 42 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 44 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 49 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 43 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 43 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 47 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 27 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 42 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 43 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 43 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 60 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 54 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 53 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Wheatland has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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