Wadena, MN
Living in Wadena
Bikeability
58
Walkability
82
Commute
99
Public Transit
41
Affordability
100
Public Safety
89
Airports
3
Hospitals
88
Colleges
67
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.2k
Population
-24 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
53%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate38%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
+$9.7k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military1%
Sales and office13%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$101k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$536
Median Monthly Rent
+$185 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas6%
Utility gas52%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wadena
United States45
Minnesota28
Wadena County9
Property Crime in Wadena
United States48
Minnesota45
Wadena County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 14 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 27 | 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 | 8 |
| Dec | 14 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wadena
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding14
Tornado17
Blizzard3
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wadena, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wadena, MN
Green Meadow-Hillside
6 miles, SW
Pioneer Amish Parochial School
14 miles, SE
Sacred Heart Area School
17 miles, E
St Henrys Area School
24 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wadena, MN
Oak Hills Christian College
68 miles, N
Saint Johns University
69 miles, SE
University of Minnesota-Morris
70 miles, SW
College of Saint Benedict
72 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wadena, MN
Tri County Hospital
0 miles, W
Lakewood Health System
19 miles, E
Perham Health
24 miles, NW
St Josephs Area Health Services
33 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wadena, MN
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
47 miles, E
Bemidji Regional Airport
74 miles, N
St. Cloud Regional Airport
81 miles, SE
Hector International Airport
86 miles, NW