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Wheatland, Iowa

Wheatland, Iowa, in Clinton county, is 25 miles NW of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 164 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 772.

The People and Families of Wheatland

In Wheatland, about 58% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Wheatland, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wheatland had a median family income of $36,528. In Wheatland, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Wheatland.

Wheatland Housing

Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Wheatland. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Wheatland, 83% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Wheatland, IA

Comparing Wheatland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty41
Median Family Income41
People in Middle Class or Better41
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes67
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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