The Town FilesWheatland, Iowa
City in Clinton County · population 775 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,100
- Household income
- $39,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 32.2
Wheatland is a city of 775 people in Clinton County, Iowa. The median home is worth $119,100, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks easier by car than 93% of Iowa towns, better for young professionals than 81% of Iowa towns, better transit than 77% of Iowa towns.
How Wheatland ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wheatland is worth $119,100, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $39,167, which is more affordable than 14% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $791 a month. 84.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wheatland | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,100 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $791 | $820 |
| Median household income | $39,167 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 84.3% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wheatland
| People | Wheatland | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 39.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 31.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 64.8% | 88.5% |
Weather in Wheatland
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 11.6°F. About 39.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.8 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wheatland since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 4.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 7, 2020.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 31, 2013 | Flood | DR-4119: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 19,273 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,714 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Wheatland itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Wheatland
1 public school with 205 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center | 7-12 | 205 | 12.1 |
Towns near Wheatland
- Lowden, IA4.7 mi · 807 people · home $119,800
- Grand Mound, IA9.7 mi · 615 people · home $145,200
- Clarence, IA11.9 mi · 1,039 people · home $154,300
- DeWitt, IA15.1 mi · 5,514 people · home $237,100
- Tipton, IA15.6 mi · 3,149 people · home $165,500
- Long Grove, IA16.5 mi · 838 people · home $320,600
- Delmar, IA16.5 mi · 542 people · home $147,500
- Durant, IA16.5 mi · 1,871 people · home $194,300
Wheatland questions
Is Wheatland, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wheatland scores better for retirees than 18% of Iowa towns and quieter than 64%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.2).
How much does a house cost in Wheatland?
The median owner-occupied home in Wheatland is valued at $119,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,167, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $791 a month.
What is the weather like in Wheatland?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 11.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.6 inches of precipitation a year and 39.8 inches of snow.
Does Wheatland get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wheatland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- 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)