At a Glance
Median Income
$86,667
$61,442 per capita
Home Value
$463,300
Zillow: $551,030
Violent Crime
121/100K
2,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Wahpeton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wahpeton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wahpeton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wahpeton residents earn a median household income of $86,667 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,442. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wahpeton is $463,300 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $551,030. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Wahpeton reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,111/100K.
Education
57.7% of adults in Wahpeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wahpeton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population436
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,667
Per Capita$61,442
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
B+
Home Value$463,300
Rent
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$551,030
Housing Units744
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property2,111/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,436 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute16 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wahpeton was built in 1975.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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