Checked
Wheatland, WY
Town in Platte County, Wyoming.
Population
3,550
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
864
ZIP codes
0
Wheatland and its ZIP codes
Wheatland at a glance
- Wheatland is about 144 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 23rd among 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- The median household income is $58,750, 23% below the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,200 (16% below Wyoming) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for Wheatland, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wheatland, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,750
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$259,200
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
9.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (865), Irish Americans (239), Swedish Americans (213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Platte County. PPP loans are for Wheatland.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,088
3,337 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,167
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.9M
FY 2026, $11,493 per person
How people get to work
Wheatland, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 9.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wheatland, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,740
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 17°F
14.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheatland, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Wheatland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Y-O RanchCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.4 |
| ChugcreekCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.9 |
| WhitingCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Lakeview NorthCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Westview CircleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.3 |
| SlaterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 74 |
| El RanchoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| GuernseyTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| ChugwaterTown | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| HartvilleTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Fort LaramieTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheatland, WY in?
- Wheatland is in Platte County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Wheatland, WY?
- About 3,550 people live in Wheatland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheatland?
- Nearby places include Y-O Ranch (2.2 mi), Chugcreek (2.8 mi), Whiting (3.1 mi), Lakeview North (3.1 mi), Westview Circle (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023