Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Wheaton is a small town in Kansas with a population of 83. Residents earn $69,375 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wheaton receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Wheaton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wheaton is $69,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wheaton is $81,700, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,113 per month. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Wheaton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches, including 33.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,375 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,833 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,037 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 747 |
| County GDP | $1,591M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 86 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,316 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.28% |
| Commute Time | 41.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $81,700 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,113 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.9% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,316 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.28% |
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 62.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.9 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,510 ft (460 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5022°N, 96.3186°W |
| County FIPS | 20149 |
Winner: Republican by 47.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 35.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 86 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 41.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |