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Wheaton, KS
City in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
Population
72
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
467
ZIP codes
0
Wheaton and its ZIP codes
Wheaton at a glance
- Wheaton is about 13 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawatomie County. PPP loans are for Wheaton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,916
9,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,498
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $6,667 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wheaton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
765
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
85
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 17°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheaton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Wheaton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OnagaCity | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| WestmorelandCity | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| HavensvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| FrankfortCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| VermillionCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| OlsburgCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| LouisvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| CentraliaCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| CorningCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| SoldierCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| EmmettCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| WamegoCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| BelvueCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Blue RapidsCity | 22 mi | 2 |
| St. GeorgeCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| GoffCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheaton, KS in?
- Wheaton is in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Wheaton, KS?
- About 72 people live in Wheaton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheaton?
- Nearby places include Onaga (8 mi), Westmoreland (9 mi), Havensville (13 mi), Frankfort (15 mi), Vermillion (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023