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Wheatland, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Platte County County
Wheatland, WY
At a Glance
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)
Is Wheatland a Good Place to Live?
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 2.0% (44% 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 $278,973. 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.
Safety & Crime
Wheatland reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,032/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.