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Wheatfield, IN

Town in Jasper County, Indiana.

Population

792

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,341

ZIP codes

0

Wheatfield and its ZIP codes

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Wheatfield at a glance

  • Wheatfield is about 7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,375, close to the Indiana median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,700 (10% below Indiana) and median rent is $788 a month.

Local data for Wheatfield, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wheatfield, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$73,375

Poverty rate

14.3%

Median home value

$196,700

Median rent

$788/mo

Homeownership

80.9%

Bachelor's or higher

11.8%

Median age

34.5

Average commute

28.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (202), Irish Americans (105), Polish Americans (81).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Wheatfield.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,063

11,389 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,209

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$254M

FY 2026, $7,711 per person

Jasper County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Wheatfield, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.1%
  • Carpooled12.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home2.3%

Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wheatfield, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

321

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

107

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 16°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wheatfield, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.8%

U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

18.0%

U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.1%

U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts

Cities near Wheatfield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DeMotteTown7.8 mi3.6
San PierreCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.6
KoutsTown9 mi1.2
MedaryvilleTown11 mi0.5
Boone GroveCensus-designated place12 mi0.3
HebronTown12 mi2
La CrosseTown12 mi0.6
RoselawnCensus-designated place13 mi6.6
MaldenCensus-designated place13 mi0.7
Fair OaksCensus-designated place13 mi0.3
North JudsonTown14 mi1.1
ThayerCensus-designated place15 mi0.6
ShelbyCensus-designated place15 mi1.3
LeroyCensus-designated place16 mi0.2
FrancesvilleTown17 mi0.3
Lakes of the Four SeasonsCensus-designated place17 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wheatfield, IN in?
Wheatfield is in Jasper County, Indiana.
What is the population of Wheatfield, IN?
About 792 people live in Wheatfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wheatfield?
Nearby places include DeMotte (7.8 mi), San Pierre (8.5 mi), Kouts (9 mi), Medaryville (11 mi), Boone Grove (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023