Wadena County, MN
Living in Wadena County
Bikeability
31
Walkability
56
Commute
75
Public Transit
22
Affordability
89
Public Safety
92
Airports
3
Hospitals
88
Colleges
65
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
14k
Population
-155 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$132k
Median Home Value
+$18k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$536
Median Monthly Rent
+$183 (2010–19)
61%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas19%
Utility gas33%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wadena County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Wadena County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 9 | 1 | 10 |
Feb | 14 | 1 | 7 |
Mar | 26 | 1 | 9 |
Apr | 42 | 2 | 3 |
May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 57 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Nov | 29 | 1 | 7 |
Dec | 14 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wadena County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding18
Tornado19
Blizzard4
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wadena County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wadena County, MN
Green Meadow-Hillside
17 miles, SW
Sacred Heart Area School
18 miles, SE
Pioneer Amish Parochial School
22 miles, S
St Henrys Area School
28 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Wadena County, MN
Oak Hills Christian College
58 miles, N
Bemidji State University
62 miles, N
Saint Johns University
75 miles, SE
College of Saint Benedict
78 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wadena County, MN
Tri County Hospital
12 miles, SW
Lakewood Health System
20 miles, SE
St Josephs Area Health Services
23 miles, N
Perham Health
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Wadena County, MN
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
43 miles, E
Bemidji Regional Airport
64 miles, N
St. Cloud Regional Airport
85 miles, SE
Hector International Airport
90 miles, W