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Wadena, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,361
Population
789/sq mi density
$45,850
Median Income
$26,876 per capita
$158,700
Home Value
$208,346 Zillow
$683
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
244
Violent Crime/100K
1,855 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$45,850 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$158,700 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wadena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 50.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 789/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4472°N, 95.1267°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Otter Tail County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Wadena has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 8°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").