Wadena, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,361 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,850 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$158,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$485 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$604 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wadena County
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wadena County
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 8
Feb 0 6 13
Mar 1 8 27
Apr 2 3 42
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 1 7 28
Dec 1 8 13

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 5, MN State House District 5B, MN
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Schools

Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Central Lakes College-Brainerd
44 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Oak Hills Christian College
68 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Tri County Hospital
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Lakewood Health System
19 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Perham Health
24 miles, NW • 5 star
St Josephs Area Health Services
32 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
47 miles, SE • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
74 miles, NE • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
81 miles, S • 1 star
Hector International Airport
86 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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