Minnesota
Wabasso is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 598. Residents earn $63,900 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wabasso receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Wabasso stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wabasso is $63,900, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wabasso is $105,100, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $633 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Wabasso has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 46.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,900 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,064 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,028 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,533 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 592 |
| County GDP | $1,490M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,426 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.26% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $105,100 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $633 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,426 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.26% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,747/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.3 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,081 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4025°N, 95.2554°W |
| County FIPS | 27127 |
Winner: Republican by 43.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 704/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 72.0% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 58 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |