Wadena, MN

Minnesota · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.7 Fair / 5.0
4,361 Population
$45,850 Median Income
$158,700 Home Value
$683 Median Rent
40°F Avg Temperature
193 Violent Crime / 100K
36.5 yrs Median Age
13.0% Bachelor's Degree+
2.7
Overall
2.9
Economy
4.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.0
Education

People

Population4,361
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density789/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90.5%

Economy

2.9/5
Median Income$45,850
Per Capita Income$26,876
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty Rate14.5%
County GDP$3,285M

Housing

4.7/5
Home Value (Census)$158,700
Zillow Value$208,346
Median Rent$683
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,016

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Depression27.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime193/100K
Property Crime1,327/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft193.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Jan / Jul8° / 68°
Rain29 in/yr
Snow51 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+88.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.98
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute15 min
Work From Home2.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Wadena Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$45,850
Home Value$158,700
Median Rent$683
Poverty Rate14.5%
Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
Unemployment5.6%
Violent Crime193.0 /100K
Avg Temperature40.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,361
Population Density789 per sq mi
Median Age36.5 years
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.5% Black 0.1% Hispanic 2% Other 7.4%
White90.5%
Black or African American0.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.4%

Language

English Only95.0%
Spanish Speakers5.0%
English 95% Spanish 5%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.1%
Health Insurance92.9%

Income

39% below avg
Median Household Income$45,850
Per Capita Income$26,876
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,000
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$71,755

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.6%
Poverty Rate14.5%
Total Establishments (County)1,908
County GDP$3,285M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation165
Healthcare Facilities181
Retail Stores250
Manufacturing89
Total Establishments1,908

Industry Mix

Restaurants 165 Healthcare 181 Retail 250 Manufacturing 89

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$71,755
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,298

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time15.2 min
Work From Home2.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

44% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$158,700
Zillow Home Value Index$208,346

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied52.6%

Rental Costs

41% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$683

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$701
1 Bedroom$783
2 Bedroom$1,016
3 Bedroom$1,218
4 Bedroom$1,345

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,298
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.71%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity29.6%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.9%
Regular Checkup71.3%
Premature Death Rate6,919 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.7 / 10
Exercise Access50.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)181
Restaurants (County)165

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime193.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape48.3 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault144.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,326.9 /100K
Burglary72.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,061.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft193.0 /100K
Arson24.1 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

8°F Jan 68°F Jul
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Average40.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation29.3 in
Annual Snowfall50.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Land Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density789 per sq mi
Latitude46.4472°
Longitude-95.1267°
County FIPS27111

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.3%
D 32.1%

Republican +34.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
High School+88.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.98

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density789 per sq mi
Land Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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