Wheaton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0

B Good

364 Population 714/sq mi density

$30,000 Median Income $16,243 per capita

$105,300 Home Value $207,462 Zillow

$466 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$30,000 median income, 3.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$105,300 home value, $466/mo rent

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wheaton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income

$30,000

60% below

$16,243 per capita

Home Value

$105,300

63% below

Zillow: $207,462

Median Rent

$466/mo

60% below

26.1% of income on rent

Violent Crime

0/100K

100% below

0/100K property

Bachelor's Degree+

6.5%

81% below

83.7% high school+

Unemployment

3.2%

11% below

11.2% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

35.9%

12% above

20.3% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

56°F

256 sunny days/yr

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)

Income

40%

Home Value

37%

Rent

40%

Poverty

90%

Bachelor's

19%

Unemployment

89%

Crime

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wheaton a Good Place to Live?

3.1 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wheaton residents earn a median household income of $30,000 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,243. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wheaton is $105,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,462. Median rent is $466/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Wheaton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

6.5% of adults in Wheaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wheaton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population364

Median Age33.5 yrs

Density714/mi²

Male / Female43% / 57%

Foreign Born13.6%

Veterans7.0%

Economy

Median Income$30,000

Per Capita$16,243

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty11.2%

Housing

A+

Home Value$105,300

Rent$466

Ownership53.5%

Zillow$207,462

Housing Units228

Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

Violent0/100K

Property0/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%

Diabetes10.9%

Smoking20.3%

Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days256/yr

Rain44.3 in/yr

AQI41 (Good)

Elevation1,388 ft

Education

Bachelor's+6.5%

High School+83.7%

Graduate+5.1%

School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute23 min

Broadband76.8%

EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wheaton was built in 1969.

The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (36 miles).

19.6% of the population has a disability.

13.6% of residents are foreign-born.