At a Glance
Median Income
$108,580
$50,314 per capita
Home Value
$581,100
Zillow: $540,645
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
13.1% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wheatland residents earn a median household income of $108,580 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,314. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,787 business establishments, including 515 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheatland is $581,100 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $540,645. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Education
33.2% of adults in Wheatland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheatland has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,185
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,580
Per Capita$50,314
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
B+
Home Value$581,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$540,645
Housing Units349
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain13.0 in/yr
Elevation4,384 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wheatland was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 515 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.