The Town FilesWheatland, Wyoming
Town in Platte County · population 3,588 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $259,200
- Household income
- $58,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 39.8
Wheatland is a town of 3,588 people in Platte County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $259,200, close to the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks quieter than 83% of Wyoming towns, better for young professionals than 80% of Wyoming towns, easier by car than 79% of Wyoming towns.
How Wheatland ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wheatland is worth $259,200, close to the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $58,750, which is more affordable than 39% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $741 a month. 62.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wheatland | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,200 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $741 | $902 |
| Median household income | $58,750 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 62.1% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wheatland
| People | Wheatland | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 9.3 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.0% | 89.6% |
Weather in Wheatland
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 16.6°F. About 14.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.9 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wheatland since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 7, 2012 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 22, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 105 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on June 12, 2017.
Severe weather in Platte County since 1996
Platte County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2024 | Fire | FM-5523: Pleasant Valley Fire |
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 7, 2015 | Flood | DR-4227: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 29, 2012 | Fire | FM-2992: Arapahoe Fire |
Jobs and pay in Platte County
Platte County had 3,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,265 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Wheatland itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Wheatland
5 public schools with 881 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland High School | 9-12 | 287 | 12.5 |
| Wheatland Middle School | 6-8 | 194 | 12.9 |
| Libbey Elementary | K-2 | 192 | 10.1 |
| West Elementary | 3-5 | 188 | 13.4 |
| Peak High School | 9-12 | 20 | 10.0 |
Wheatland questions
Is Wheatland, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wheatland scores better for retirees than 64% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 83%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Wheatland?
The median owner-occupied home in Wheatland is valued at $259,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,750, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $741 a month.
What is the weather like in Wheatland?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.1 inches of precipitation a year and 39.9 inches of snow.
Does Wheatland get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wheatland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 7, 2012. The typical Wyoming town has had 4.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)