WheatlandMO
A town of 247. A regional job hub with 202 jobs.
What makes Wheatland stand out
The 2 things Wheatland does most differently from other towns.
247 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Wheatland’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- 14-year-old seriously injured after dirt bike crash in Wheatland, Mo.KY3 · Sep 13
- 2 arrested in deadly hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian in Hickory CountyKY3 · Jul 19
- Wheatland, Mo., man killed after being struck by vehicle near HermitageKY3 · Jul 19
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wheatland. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Wheatland
Most working residents leave Wheatland for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Hermitage (8%), Springfield (8%) and Bolivar (6%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
Where working residents work
Wheatland’s public schools outperform 30% of Missouri districts
The public schools Wheatland’s kids attend trail 70% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Elem. | PK–6 | 140 | C+ |
| Wheatland High | 7–12 | 121 | C |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Wheatland has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Wheatland is
Wheatland beats the Missouri average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Wheatland | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12% | 16.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.8% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 15.5% | 8% |
Every workday, about 201 people come to Wheatland for work
Where Wheatland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Wheatland
City in Missouri, United States
Wheatland is a city in Hickory County, Missouri, United States. The population was 277 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 277
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,053 ft
- ZIP code
- 65779
- Area code
- 417