Wabasso, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
598 Population 704/sq mi density
$63,900 Median Income $34,064 per capita
$105,100 Home Value $90,091 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,900 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, $633/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Wabasso, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,900
15% below
$34,064 per capita
Home Value
$105,100
63% below
Zillow: $90,091
Median Rent
$633/mo
46% below
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Wabasso Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wabasso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
37%
Rent
54%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wabasso a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wabasso residents earn a median household income of $63,900 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,064. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 592 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wabasso is $105,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,091. Median rent is $633/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

20.9% of adults in Wabasso hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wabasso has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population598
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,900
Per Capita$34,064
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$1,490M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,100
Rent$633
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$90,091
Housing Units288
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,747/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,081 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wabasso was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.