Wheatland, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,570 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,908 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$236,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$498 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$657 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Platte County
2
Wyoming
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Platte County
2
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 27
Feb 0 7 29
Mar 1 9 36
Apr 2 7 44
May 3 2 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 1 58
Oct 1 4 47
Nov 1 7 35
Dec 0 8 26

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 6, WY State House District 4, WY
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Schools

Wheatland High School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Peak High School
<1 miles, NE
West Elementary
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Eastern Wyoming College
40 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of Wyoming
60 miles, SW • 2.8 star
WyoTech
62 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
64 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Platte County Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Community Hospital
39 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
63 miles, SW • 1 star
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