The Town FilesWheatland, Wisconsin
Town in Kenosha County · population 3,391 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $384,600
- Household income
- $91,118
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 46.1
Wheatland is a town of 3,391 people in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $384,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for young professionals than 88% of Wisconsin towns, better transit than 88% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 84% of Wisconsin towns.
How Wheatland ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wheatland is worth $384,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $91,118, which is more affordable than 9% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,399 a month. 80.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wheatland | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $384,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,399 | $951 |
| Median household income | $91,118 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 80.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.2% | — |
Who lives in Wheatland
| People | Wheatland | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.0% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 89.1% |
Weather in Wheatland
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 11.5°F. About 35.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.7 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 155 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wheatland since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 7, 2008 about 0.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 63 times; the largest was 2.90 inches on May 2, 2018.
Severe weather in Kenosha County since 1996
Kenosha County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| March 11, 2020 | Flood | DR-4477: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Kenosha County
Kenosha County had 74,313 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,409 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Wheatland itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Towns near Wheatland
- Randall, WI3.3 mi · 3,285 people · home $348,400
- Twin Lakes, WI4.7 mi · 6,309 people · home $270,700
- Burlington, WI4.8 mi · 6,465 people · home $302,800
- Genoa City, WI6.5 mi · 2,982 people · home $241,300
- Burlington, WI6.5 mi · 11,047 people · home $276,600
- Lyons, WI6.6 mi · 3,648 people · home $315,900
- Salem Lakes, WI6.7 mi · 14,601 people · home $316,100
- Bloomfield, WI6.7 mi · 4,781 people · home $236,100
Wheatland questions
Is Wheatland, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wheatland scores better for retirees than 49% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 69%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Wheatland?
The median owner-occupied home in Wheatland is valued at $384,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,118, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,399 a month.
What is the weather like in Wheatland?
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 11.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.3 inches of precipitation a year and 37.7 inches of snow.
Does Wheatland get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wheatland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 7, 2008. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)