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Waubun, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County
Waubun, MN
At a Glance
How Waubun Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waubun's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Waubun a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Waubun residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,469. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waubun is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,225. Median rent is $670/month, with 26.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Waubun reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,709/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Waubun hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waubun has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.