At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$39,421 per capita
Home Value
$247,400
Zillow: $293,945
Median Rent
$611/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,429/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Wanamingo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wanamingo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wanamingo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wanamingo residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,421. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wanamingo is $247,400 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,945. Median rent is $611/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Wanamingo reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,429/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Wanamingo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wanamingo has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,185
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density835/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$39,421
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$3,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,400
Rent$611
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$293,945
Housing Units525
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,429/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,070 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wanamingo was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.