Wheatland, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
289 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,068 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$83,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$323 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$356 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
28.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hickory County
1
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hickory County
2
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 32
Feb 2 2 36
Mar 3 1 46
Apr 5 0 56
May 6 0 65
Jun 5 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MO State Senate District 28, MO State House District 126, MO
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Schools

Wheatland High
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Wheatland Elem
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Hermitage High
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Hermitage Middle
5 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Southwest Baptist University
23 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Citizens Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital
37 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
81 miles, W • 1 star
Columbia Regional Airport
88 miles, E • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
118 miles, N • 3.7 star
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