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Wadena, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,269 Population 1,098/sq mi density
$57,600 Median Income $46,100 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$765 Median Rent 9.1% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,600 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $765/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Wadena, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,600
23% below
$46,100 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$765/mo
34% below
9.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
36.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
15.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
35°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Wadena Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
53%
Rent
66%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wadena a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wadena residents earn a median household income of $57,600 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,100. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wadena is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $765/month, with 9.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.8% of adults in Wadena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 36.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wadena has an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,269
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density1,098/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$46,100
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty15.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$765
Ownership81.0%
Housing Units605
Rent Burden9.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp35°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain17.8 in/yr
Elevation1,788 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+36.5%
Graduate+1.4%

Community

Commute17 min