What are the schools like in Wheatfield, IN?

Wheatfield is served primarily by Kankakee Valley School Corp. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Wheatfield?

The median household income in Wheatfield, IN is $64,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Wheatfield, IN?

Wheatfield has an average high temperature of 32.2°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.0 inches.

Wheatfield, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wheatfield, IN affordable or expensive?

Wheatfield's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wheatfield is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,500 and the median rent is $811 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wheatfield, IN?

Crime rate data for Wheatfield is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Wheatfield, IN a Good Place to Live?

Wheatfield is a small town of 853 in Indiana, with a median household income of $64,750 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Wheatfield stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wheatfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wheatfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Wheatfield's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wheatfield costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wheatfield, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$811	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Wheatfield is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Wheatfield is served primarily by Kankakee Valley School Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wheatfield, IN	National Avg
School District	Kankakee Valley School Corp	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wheatfield sees average highs of 32.2°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 29.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wheatfield, IN
Average High — January	32.2°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	29.0"

Demographics

Metric	Wheatfield, IN	National Avg
Population	853	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	10.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Wheatfield

Wheatfield, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46392

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheatfield, IN affordable or expensive?

Wheatfield's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wheatfield roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $162,500 and median rent is $811/month.

What is the crime rate in Wheatfield, IN?

Crime data for Wheatfield is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Wheatfield?

Public schools in Wheatfield are operated by Kankakee Valley School Corp. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wheatfield, IN a good place to live?

Wheatfield, IN has a population of 853, a median household income of $64,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wheatfield?

Wheatfield averages 32.2°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 29.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wheatfield?

Wheatfield, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46392.

What is the population of Wheatfield?

The population of Wheatfield, Indiana is 853 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wheatfield?

Key numbers for living in Wheatfield: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $162,500, median household income $64,750, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wheatfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.