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Wheatland, California
City · Population 4,110 · #436 in California
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About Wheatland
Wheatland, CA is a small town located in northern California, home to 4,110 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Wheatland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 506 residents per square mile.
📰 Wheatland News Today
- Significant police presence at Wheatland High School after bomb threat - appeal-democrat.com appeal-democrat.com · Aug 18
- Anthony Hamilton tickets on sale in Wheatland at Hard Rock TicketNews · Aug 17
- Wheatland JV Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Wheatland Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Michael Sousa Obituary (1953 - 2026) - Wheatland, CA - Appeal Democrat Legacy obituary · May 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wheatland Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Wheatland — but the California one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wheatland
- Primetime Pizza — pizza
- Mi Pueblito Taqueria — mexican
- Papa's Coffee Co. — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bishop's Pumpkin Farm · Theme park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wheatland
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Wheatland
- Bear River
- Edward P. Duplex
- Wheatland Community Day High
- Wheatland Elementary
- Wheatland Union High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,110
Rank in state#436 of 482
Land area8.12 sq mi
Density506/sq mi
Coordinates39.0312, -121.3900