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Wheaton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Pottawatomie County County
Wheaton, KS
At a Glance
How Wheaton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wheaton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wheaton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wheaton residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,833. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheaton is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,564. Median rent is $1,113/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Wheaton reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,418/100K.
Education
42.9% of adults in Wheaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheaton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.