Living in Wheatland, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wheatland · Census data 2020–2024
Wheatland has 247 residents with a median age of 56.2. The median household income is $18,750 (73% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $179,700, the median rent is $542/month.
Wheatland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wheatland at a glance
- Population
- 247
- Median age
- 56.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $18,750State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $179,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $542/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Wheatland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 73% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 13.8%; a poverty rate of 36.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Wheatland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wheatland the median home value is $179,700, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $542 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Wheatland median household income
The median household income in Wheatland is $18,750 and the income per person is $17,546. 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Wheatland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 183
- Owner-occupied
- 37.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.5%
- Vacant
- 38.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.21
38.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wheatland has many vacation and second homes.
Wheatland demographics
- Population
- 247
- Median age
- 56.2
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 40.1%
- Households
- 112
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wheatland ›
Education in Wheatland
3.7% of adults 25 and older in Wheatland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wheatland
- Unemployment rate
- 13.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Wheatland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland | 247 | $18,750 | $179,700 | $542 |
| Hermitage | 734 | $25,833 | $126,300 | $621 |
| Weaubleau | 521 | $30,686 | — | $545 |
| Preston | 331 | $40,417 | $179,900 | $577 |
| Humansville | 1,058 | $37,446 | $63,700 | $632 |
| Urbana | 441 | $38,750 | $83,000 | $830 |
| Osceola | 1,042 | $42,582 | $127,000 | $557 |
| Louisburg | 141 | $35,625 | $63,800 | $1,083 |
| White Branch | 177 | $62,540 | $127,000 | — |
More for people moving to Wheatland
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What is the median household income in Wheatland, MO?
The median household income in Wheatland is $18,750, 73% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wheatland?
The median home value in Wheatland is $179,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Wheatland?
The median gross rent in Wheatland is $542 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Wheatland, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 73% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 13.8%; a poverty rate of 36.4%.
What is the median age in Wheatland?
The median age in Wheatland is 56.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Wheatland?
The average commute to work in Wheatland is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wheatland?
The unemployment rate in Wheatland is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wheatland?
3.7% of adults in Wheatland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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