Special Interest
Housing in Wheatland County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Wheatland County averages $730/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Montana median of $1,081 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Wheatland County FMR Area are $861 for a studio, $897 for 1‑bedroom, $1,149 for 2‑bedroom, $1,598 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,858 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $419 increase for a 2-bedroom in Wheatland County shows a 57% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Wheatland County was 3.9% in 2024, compared to Montana at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
