At a Glance
Median Income
$43,625
$22,989 per capita
Home Value
$64,600
Zillow: $59,499
Median Rent
$796/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
613/100K
3,730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
282 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wheatland residents earn a median household income of $43,625 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,989. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheatland is $64,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $59,499. Median rent is $796/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Wheatland reports 613 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,730/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Wheatland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population703
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,625
Per Capita$22,989
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,600
Rent$796
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$59,499
Housing Units261
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent613/100K
Property3,730/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation839 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute12 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Wheatland was founded in 1865.
The median home in Wheatland was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.