Wheatland town, Wisconsin
Wheatland town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wheatland town is a geographic entity located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,337. The land area covers 23.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,337 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs | ±5.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,242 | ±183 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,429 | ±198 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,242 | ±183 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 187 | ±92 |
| Median Home Value | $384,600 | ±$42,463 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,399 | ±$72 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,118 | ±$18,169 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,214 | ±$7,798 |
| Poverty Rate | 3% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 102 | ±79 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,453 | ±152 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96% | ±19.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF WHEATLAND
GUS Population: 3,354 (2024)
ID: 177512
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 797, NEW MUNSTER WI 53152-0797
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GUS Population: 168,754 (2024)
ID: 136506
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
1010 56TH ST, KENOSHA WI 53140-3765
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hebron, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hebron, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hebron, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Lake Villa, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Antioch, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Antioch, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Round Lake Beach, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lindenhurst, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lake Geneva, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Kansasville, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Shepherds College
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College | 11.6 mi away | 1805 15th Avenue, Union Grove, WI, 53182 |
26287856200
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TWIN LAKES BRANCH
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 110 S. LAKE AVE., TWIN LAKES, WI, 53181 |
(262) 877-4281
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College of Lake County
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College | 19.9 mi away | 19351 W Washington St., Grayslake, IL, 60030-1198 |
8475432000
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BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 166 E. JEFFERSON ST., BURLINGTON, WI, 53105 |
(262) 763-7623
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The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha
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College Vocational | 20.2 mi away | 3701 80th Street, Suite B, Kenosha, WI, 53142-4950 |
8477028772
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GENOA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 126 FREEMAN ST., GENOA CITY, WI, 53128 |
(262) 279-6188
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex
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College | 20.4 mi away | 900 Wood Rd, Kenosha, WI, 53141 |
8778953276
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COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 24615 89TH ST., SALEM, WI, 53168 |
(262) 843-3348
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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College | 20.4 mi away | 900 Wood Rd, Kenosha, WI, 53144 |
2625952345
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NIPPERSINK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 5418 HILL ROAD, RICHMOND, IL, 60071 |
(815) 678-4014
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BURLINGTON, WI US, located 4.7 miles from Wheatland town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7° | 11.5° | 19.6° | 1.82" | 12.1" |
| February | 31.4° | 14.0° | 22.7° | 1.76" | 9.7" |
| March | 42.7° | 23.4° | 33.1° | 2.08" | 4.9" |
| April | 55.7° | 33.7° | 44.7° | 3.59" | 1.1" |
| May | 67.1° | 44.4° | 55.8° | 3.96" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.9° | 54.7° | 65.8° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.0° | 59.3° | 70.2° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.5° | 57.7° | 68.6° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 49.5° | 61.2° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.0° | 38.6° | 49.3° | 2.75" | 0.0" |
| November | 45.2° | 27.6° | 36.4° | 2.38" | 2.2" |
| December | 32.9° | 17.9° | 25.4° | 1.88" | 7.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Munster CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| Lily Lake CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Bohners Lake CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Powers Lake CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Twin Lakes village | Village | 4.7 mi | — |
| Lake Ivanhoe CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5505986500. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.