Wheatland, Montana

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Population in 2010: 568.
Males: 252  (44.5%)
Females: 316  (55.5%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
Montana median age:

40.2 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,878
Wheatland:

$62,878
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,411

Wheatland CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $402,357
Wheatland:

$402,357
MT:

$366,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $670,906; detached houses: $669,380
March 2022 cost of living index in Wheatland: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.6%

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Ancestries: Irish (31.8%), German (13.0%), Norwegian (9.3%), Italian (8.5%), European (7.8%), American (5.2%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,128 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,730 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Great Falls, MT (108.0 miles , pop. 56,690).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (515.1 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (859.8 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Three Forks, MT (2.1 miles ),
Logan, MT (2.8 miles),
Willow Creek, MT (3.1 miles ),
Ponderosa Pines, MT (3.2 miles ),
Gallatin River Ranch, MT (3.4 miles),
Manhattan, MT (3.6 miles ),
Toston, MT (4.0 miles),
Radersburg, MT (4.1 miles)

Latitude: 45.95 N, Longitude: 111.55 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Distribution of median household income in Wheatland, MT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wheatland, MT in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Montana:

3.8%

Earthquake activity:

Wheatland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 985% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 105.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 170.0 miles away from Wheatland center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 97.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 201.8 miles away from Wheatland center
On 7/6/2017 at 06:30:17, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 7.6 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 80.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW) earthquake occurred 62.5 miles away from Wheatland center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Broadwater County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wheatland:

  • Montana State University (about 32 miles; Bozeman, MT; Full-time enrollment: 12,942)
  • The University of Montana (about 132 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 147 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 149 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • Idaho State University (about 218 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Sheridan College (about 239 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 264 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Three Forks KOA Kampground (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Rivers: Madison River (A), Gallatin River (B), Jefferson River (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Broadwater County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.8 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

82.1%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Wheatland:

Marital status in Wheatland, MT
  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 63.0%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

For population 25 years and over in Wheatland:

  • High school or higher: 93.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Montana average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wheatland, MT (based on Broadwater County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4687
Mainline Protestant4223
Other4031
Catholic3901
None3,929-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Broadwater County:

2.18 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
This county:

2.18 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Broadwater County:

17.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.6%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Broadwater County:

22.8%
Montana:

23.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.5%
Montana:

10.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Wheatland:

  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KBOZ (1090 AM; 5 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBOW (550 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KKGR (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; EAST HELENA, MT; Owner: KKGR, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMTX (950 AM; 5 kW; HELENA, MT; Owner: CAPRI, INC)
  • KXTL (1370 AM; 5 kW; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KOBB (1230 AM; 1 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMON (560 AM; 5 kW; GREAT FALLS, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KMMS (1450 AM; 1 kW; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wheatland:

  • K210BF (89.9 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KAPC (91.3 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA)
  • KOPR (94.1 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KMBR (95.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • K213CJ (90.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: MONTANA CHRISTIAN RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KAAR (92.5 FM; BUTTE, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KVCM (103.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KXLB (100.7 FM; LIVINGSTON, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBMC (102.1 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS)
  • K246AC (97.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: LAST CHANCE PUBLIC RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • K251AC (98.1 FM; HELENA, MT; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS-MT UNIV. SYSTEM)
  • K240CO (95.9 FM; LIVINGSTON, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOBB-FM (93.7 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZLO-FM (99.9 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: REIER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K218DN (91.5 FM; GALLATIN GATEWAY, ET, MT; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KGLT (91.9 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS-MONTANA UNIV. SYSTEM)
  • KMMS-FM (95.1 FM; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSCY (96.7 FM; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Wheatland:

  • K35DJ (Channel 35; THREE FORKS, MT; Owner: EAGLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUSM (Channel 9; BOZEMAN, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K10BO (Channel 10; TRIDENT, MT; Owner: HOLNAM, INC.)

Wheatland fatal accident list:

Apr 22, 2017 11:42 AM, I-90 West, Lat: 45.918375, Lon: -111.597311, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 4, 2015 05:25 PM, I-90, Lat: 45.918200, Lon: -111.604697, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 8, 2011 01:10 AM, Us-287, Lat: 45.940478, Lon: -111.597336, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 12, 2007 02:40 PM, I-90, Lat: 45.918619, Lon: -111.568322, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 27, 2004 11:45 AM, I-90, Lat: 45.918254, Lon: -111.588723, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 21, 1997 01:20 PM, I90, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 26, 1989 10:25 AM, I90, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 243ft / 74.1mTotal length
  • $1,067,000Total costs
  • 111,059Total average daily traffic
  • 16,176Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Wheatland, MT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 2Before 1900
  • 11910-1919
  • 11940-1949
  • 101960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Wheatland, MT

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • JUDITH GAP S, Judith Gap (Lat: 46.519278 Lon: -109.687167), Type: Mast, Structure height: 10 m, Call Sign: WQFK348,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 6770.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/21/2016, Expiration Date: 08/03/2026, Certifier: Kirt P Mayson, Registrant: Northwestern Energy, 40 East Broadway Street, Butte, MT 59701, Phone: (406) 497-1000, Fax: (406) 497-3525, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wheatland, MT
  • 59.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.1%Wood
  • 7.7%Electricity
  • 4.0%Utility gas


Wheatland compared to Montana state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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