Wheaton township, Missouri
Wheaton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wheaton township is a geographic entity located in Barry County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 864. The land area covers 14.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 864 | ±274 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 32.5 yrs | ±7.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 269 | ±76 | 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 | 326 | ±74 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 269 | ±76 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 57 | ±44 |
| Median Home Value | $148,800 | ±$45,237 |
| Median Gross Rent | $473 | ±$290 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,106 | ±$7,362 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,177 | ±$4,877 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | ±10.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 118 | ±93 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±4.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 327 | ±109 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.1% | ±8.8% |
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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COUNTY OF BARRY
GUS Population: 35,618 (2024)
ID: 168724
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
700 MAIN ST, STE 2, CASSVILLE MO 65625-1467
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CASSVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | CASSVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CASSVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PIERCE CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GRANBY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | CASSVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | EXETER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | EXETER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | GRANBY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-03 | MONETT, MO |
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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Crowder College
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College | 18.6 mi away | 601 Laclede Ave, Neosho, MO, 64850 |
4174513223
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CASSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 301 W 17TH ST, CASSVILLE, MO, 65625 |
(417) 847-2121
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Neosho Beauty College
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College Vocational | 19.5 mi away | 116 N Wood St, Neosho, MO, 64850-1525 |
4174517216
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PIERCE CITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 101 N WALNUT ST, PIERCE CITY, MO, 65723 |
(417) 476-5110
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MONETT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 2200 PARK ST, MONETT, MO, 65708 |
(417) 235-7350
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NEOSHO/NEWTON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 201 W SPRING ST, NEOSHO, MO, 64850 |
(417) 451-4231
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SARCOXIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 506 CENTER ST, SARCOXIE, MO, 64862 |
(417) 548-2736
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EAGLE ROCK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 27824 STATE HWY 86, EAGLE ROCK, MO, 65641 |
(417) 271-3186
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AURORA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 202 S JEFFERSON AVE, AURORA, MO, 65605 |
(417) 678-2036
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PINEVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 23.0 mi away | 808 BAILEY RD, PINEVILLE, MO, 64856 |
(417) 223-4489
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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 MONETT 4SW, MO US, located 7.1 miles from Wheaton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.1° | 23.9° | 34.0° | 2.47" | 2.4" |
| February | 48.7° | 27.5° | 38.1° | 2.21" | 1.1" |
| March | 57.6° | 35.9° | 46.8° | 3.78" | 1.9" |
| April | 67.4° | 45.3° | 56.4° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.2° | 54.8° | 65.0° | 6.04" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.3° | 63.7° | 73.5° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.3° | 67.7° | 78.0° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.4° | 66.2° | 77.3° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.0° | 58.4° | 69.7° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.8° | 47.1° | 58.4° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.1° | 36.2° | 46.6° | 3.77" | 0.2" |
| December | 47.2° | 27.8° | 37.5° | 2.85" | 1.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton city | City | 1.6 mi | — |
| Fairview town | Town | 3.9 mi | — |
| Rocky Comfort CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Purdy city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Butterfield city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Stella town | Town | 8.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2900979144. • 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.