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Wheatland, IA

Wheatland, IA.

Population: 1,389 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wheatland, IA is $187,675 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $177,500 after a median 22 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$187,675

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,675
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+24.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$187,675
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$177,500
Median list price
$172,000
Median price per sqft
$115
1-year sale-price change
-34.3%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
1-year forecast
+2.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind, coldWave, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.2 in
Annual snowfall
40.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
132
Days with Moderate air quality
215
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
235

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,978
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,399

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Frazier Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DEWITT
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-11 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
75.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,826
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
64.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,817
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
25

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WheatlandState medianUS median
Median home value$187,675$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$177,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,826$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Wheatland, IA?
$187,675.
What is the median sale price in Wheatland, IA?
$177,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Wheatland, IA?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Wheatland, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,088/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wheatland, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind, coldWave, hail, iceStorm.
Is Wheatland, IA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Wheatland, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wheatland, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wheatland, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wheatland, IA?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wheatland, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wheatland, IA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wheatland, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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