At a Glance
Violent Crime
181/100K
1,753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr
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?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Wheatland reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,753/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Wheatland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheatland has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population38
Median Age69.1 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$16,003
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,105M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$315,703
Housing Units35
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property1,753/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation989 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Broadband16.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Wheatland was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Hector International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 480 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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