Wheatland, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Platte County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,570 Population 869/sq mi density
$55,908 Median Income $35,853 per capita
$236,400 Home Value $292,764 Zillow
$707 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,908 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$236,400 home value, $707/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wheatland, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,908
26% below
$35,853 per capita
Home Value
$236,400
16% below
Zillow: $292,764
Median Rent
$707/mo
39% below
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
74%
Home Value
84%
Rent
61%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wheatland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wheatland residents earn a median household income of $55,908 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,853. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 429 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wheatland is $236,400 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,764. Median rent is $707/month, with 20.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

16.4% of adults in Wheatland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wheatland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population3,570
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density869/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,908
Per Capita$35,853
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A
Home Value$236,400
Rent$707
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$292,764
Housing Units1,943
Rent Burden20.1%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,706/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain14.1 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation4,762 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute15 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wheatland was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.