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Wheatfield

A township of 1,748 people in Ingham County, Michigan
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About Wheatfield

Civil township in Michigan, United States
1,665Population
29.1 sq miArea
909 ftElevation

Wheatfield Township is a civil township of Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,665 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Wheatfield for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Lansing (21%), East Lansing (13%) and Meridian (9%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Lansing
21%
East Lansing
13%
Meridian
9%
Williamston
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Wheatfield →

Health in Wheatfield

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 80% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

16better than MI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mclaren Greater LansingLansing · 10.2 mi · ER
Birch Community Health CenterLansing · 11.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48895, 48854 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wheatfield →

Natural hazards in Wheatfield

36
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Wheatfield →

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Wheatfield has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
60° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: Williamston Branch LibraryWilliamston · 5 miles · 51 hrs a week

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