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Wheatland, IA
City in Clinton County, Iowa.
Population
925
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,613
ZIP codes
0
Wheatland and its ZIP codes
Wheatland at a glance
- Wheatland is about 28 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,167, 48% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,100 (43% below Iowa) and median rent is $791 a month.
Local data for Wheatland, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wheatland, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,167
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$119,100
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
84.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (335), Irish Americans (126), Mexican Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Wheatland.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,076
18,870 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$337M
FY 2026, $7,250 per person
How people get to work
Wheatland, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wheatland, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
696
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
108
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheatland, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Wheatland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalamusCity | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Big RockCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| LowdenCity | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| TorontoCity | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| DixonCity | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| New LibertyCity | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Lost NationCity | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| BennettCity | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Grand MoundCity | 9.7 mi | 1.9 |
| ClarenceCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Oxford JunctionCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| DonahueCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WeltonCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MaysvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| DeWittCity | 15 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheatland, IA in?
- Wheatland is in Clinton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Wheatland, IA?
- About 925 people live in Wheatland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheatland?
- Nearby places include Calamus (4.2 mi), Big Rock (4.6 mi), Lowden (4.8 mi), Toronto (5 mi), Dixon (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023