Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Wabasha is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,569. Residents earn $62,016 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wabasha receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Wabasha offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wabasha is $62,016, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Wabasha is $212,800, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Wabasha is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 121 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,969 per 100,000, near the national average.
24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Wabasha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 48.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,016 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,909 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $916 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,149 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 608 |
| County GDP | $1,094M |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,056 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.91% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |
| Census Median | $212,800 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $274,436 |
| Median List Price | $292,450 |
| Median List Price | $292,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $155 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $773 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $872 |
| 1 Bedroom | $913 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,334 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,679 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,056 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.91% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,282/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Total Violent | 120.5/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 120.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,968.7/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 441.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,486.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 40.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 721 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 314/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3711°N, 92.0457°W |
| County FIPS | 27157 |
Winner: Republican by 28.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.4% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.71 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 314/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |