At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$39,421 per capita
Home Value
$247,400
Zillow: $303,085
Median Rent
$611/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
14.0% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 1.7% (53% 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 $303,085. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,185
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density835/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$39,421
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$3,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,400
Rent$611
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$303,085
Housing Units525
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.