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Wanamingo, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Goodhue County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,185 Population 835/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $39,421 per capita
$247,400 Home Value $293,945 Zillow
$611 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,400 home value, $611/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Wanamingo, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$39,421 per capita
Home Value
$247,400
12% below
Zillow: $293,945
Median Rent
$611/mo
47% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,429/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
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)

Income
113%
Home Value
88%
Rent
53%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
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.