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2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 1,202. Healthier than 82% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,202
+1.9% since 2010
Median home value
$388K
Census ACS
Household income
$114K
median
Median age
47.5
years
Jobs based here
87
A commuter town
What makes Wheatland stand out
The thing Wheatland does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,202 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
LonsdaleErinWebsterLanesburghCedar LakeMontgomeryWheatland
Wheatland’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wheatland. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Wheatland beats the Minnesota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
5 better27 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Wheatland | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.9% | 7.1% |
Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague
5.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
77th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Wheatland
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.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Wheatland1%
Northfield11%
New Prague6%
Lakeville5%
Bloomington5%
21 mi
median commute distance
87
jobs based in Wheatland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall38–57°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Wheatland for work
Where Wheatland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
87jobs based in Wheatland
1%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Wheatland on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Wheatland
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
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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- Elevation
- 1,053 ft