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Wheaton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Pottawatomie County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
83
Population
553/sq mi density
$69,375
Median Income
$44,833 per capita
$81,700
Home Value
$286,564 Zillow
$1,113
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
150
Violent Crime/100K
1,418 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $1,113/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheaton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 33.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pottawatomie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Wheaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.8").