Wheaton, KS
Living in Wheaton
Bikeability
17
Walkability
54
Commute
27
Public Transit
19
Affordability
100
Public Safety
86
Airports
31
Hospitals
77
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
25
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
84
Population
-34 (2010–19)
30 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
77%
Family Households
-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate25%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$7.8k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K15%
$150K to $199K8%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector52%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office7%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked5%
Housing
$54k
Median Home Value
-$27k (2010–19)
32%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$61 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
-22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Mobile home29%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Utility gas81%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wheaton
United States45
Kansas56
Manhattan Metro Area40
Pottawatomie County25
Property Crime in Wheaton
United States48
Kansas58
Manhattan Metro Area31
Pottawatomie County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheaton
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding53
Tornado30
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wheaton, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wheaton, KS
Flint Hills Christian School
23 miles, SW
Manhattan Catholic School
26 miles, SW
Sts Peter & Paul School
27 miles, NE
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
29 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wheaton, KS
Kansas State University
26 miles, SW
Manhattan Christian College
26 miles, SW
Washburn University
46 miles, SE
Benedictine College
65 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wheaton, KS
Wamego Health Center
20 miles, S
Mercy Regional Health Center
25 miles, SW
Manhattan Surgical Hospital Llc
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wheaton, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
31 miles, SW
Salina Regional Airport
87 miles, SW
Kansas City International Airport
87 miles, E
Lincoln Airport
96 miles, N