Iowa
Wahpeton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 436. Residents earn $86,667 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wahpeton receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Wahpeton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wahpeton is $86,667, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wahpeton is $463,300, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Wahpeton is a highly educated community — 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Wahpeton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,667 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,442 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,626 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 958 |
| County GDP | $1,529M |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 107 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,645 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.65% |
| Commute Time | 15.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.8% |
| Census Median | $463,300 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $551,030 |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,645 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.65% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.5 inches |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,436 ft (438 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3695°N, 95.1759°W |
| County FIPS | 19059 |
Winner: Republican by 40 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.7% |
| 71% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Retail Stores | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 15.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.8% |