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Wheatland, PA

Pennsylvania

Wheatland is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 703. Residents earn $43,625 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
703 Population 808/sq mi density
$43,625 Median Income $22,989 per capita
$64,600 Home Value
$796 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$43,625 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,600 home value, $796/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,625
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $64,600
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $796
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.4%
97% higher than US avg

How Wheatland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population703
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,625
Per Capita$22,989
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$5,515M
Commute12 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,600
Rent$796
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units261
Rent Burden29.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation839 ft (256 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute12 min
Broadband80.0%
Libraries5

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 affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. 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 $43,625, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 24.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wheatland is $64,600, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $796 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wheatland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wheatland has a population of 703 with a density of 808 people per square mile. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70%), with 5.7% Hispanic, 23% Black.

Population

703
Total Population
808
People / sq mi
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Wheatland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wheatland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wheatland is $43,625, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Wheatland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,625
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,989
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$62,842

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.4%
97% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,857
County GDP$5,515M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare407
Retail423
Manufacturing186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.2 min
Drive Alone82.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Wheatland is $64,600, 77% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $796 (32% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,600
77% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$796
32% below US avg
Rent Burden29.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.1%
Housing Units261
Median Year Built1956

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Effective Rate6.46%
Wheatland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation839 ft (256 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density808/sq mi
Coordinates41.1969°N, 80.4958°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.2-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below US avg
High School+91.8%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density808/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities407
Restaurants251
Retail Stores423

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.2 min
Drive Alone82.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

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