Wadena County, MN

Living in Wadena County

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 56
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 65
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Schools 63
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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

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Green Meadow-Hillside
17 miles, SW
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St Henrys Area School
28 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Wadena County, MN

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Saint Johns University
75 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wadena County, MN

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Tri County Hospital
12 miles, SW
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Lakewood Health System
20 miles, SE
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Perham Health
29 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Wadena County, MN

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