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Wheatland

A township of 1,202 people in Rice County, Minnesota
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About Wheatland

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
1,053 ftElevation

Wheatland is an unincorporated community in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located along Union Lake Trail, near its junctions with Jennings Avenue and Kent Avenue. Nearby places include Lonsdale, Veseli, Montgomery, New Prague, and Millersburg.

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Most working residents leave Wheatland for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Northfield (11%), New Prague (6%) and Lakeville (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Northfield
11%
New Prague
6%
Lakeville
5%
Bloomington
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Wheatland →

Health in Wheatland

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 82% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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5better than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Health System New PragueNew Prague · 5.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Jordan Dental ClinicJordan · 13.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55046, 56071, 55088 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wheatland →

Natural hazards in Wheatland

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

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

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Wheatland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
80° / 60°Summer
57° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: Lonsdale Public LibraryLonsdale · 3.2 miles · 32 hrs a week
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