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Wheatland, IN
Town in Knox County, Indiana.
Population
349
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
852
ZIP codes
0
Wheatland and its ZIP codes
Wheatland at a glance
- Wheatland is about 4.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Wheatland, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Wheatland.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,538
16,811 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,222
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$264M
FY 2026, $7,278 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wheatland, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheatland, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Wheatland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe CityTown | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| RagsdaleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BicknellCity | 7.6 mi | 1.4 |
| WashingtonCity | 8 mi | 6.7 |
| BrucevilleTown | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| EdwardsportTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| VincennesCity | 11 mi | 7.5 |
| PetersburgCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| AlfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| EmisonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| PlainvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MontgomeryTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| FreelandvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| WestphaliaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| DeckerTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| OaktownTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheatland, IN in?
- Wheatland is in Knox County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Wheatland, IN?
- About 349 people live in Wheatland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheatland?
- Nearby places include Monroe City (4.2 mi), Ragsdale (5.7 mi), Bicknell (7.6 mi), Washington (8 mi), Bruceville (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023