Wadena, Minnesota

Population 4,183

Wadena is located in Otter Tail County, MN. The population is 4,183, making Wadena the 2nd largest city in Otter Tail County.

There are 4 public schools in Wadena with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Wadena is low , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Wadena is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Wadena property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Wadena include Wadena Township, Leaf River Township and Compton Township.

Wadena Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 13.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 76.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.7%

Crime Rate

16.59% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 73
  • Violent Crimes: 244
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 98
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

5.59% Higher than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Wadena
  • 14.34 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

129 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 127

Unemployment

Low 1.9%
  • Minnesota unemployment average: 2.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Wadena, MN and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Wadena's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
1 Private School

Green Meadow-hillside

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Wadena, MN

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33 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Wadena, MN issued 33 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 33 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 30 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Wadena, MN issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $594
  • 2 Bedrooms: $781
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,029
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,128

Zip Codes

56482

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Environmental Hazards

129 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Wadena, MN has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Wadena, MN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.72 Average
    Wadena, MN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 6.53°
  • February 11.7°
  • March 27.1°
  • April 40.45°
  • May 57.96°
  • June 65.81°
  • July 68.83°
  • August 66.56°
  • September 57.28°
  • October 44.48°
  • November 30.18°
  • December 11.28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wadena, MN

Earthquakes
Wadena, MN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Wadena, MN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Wadena, MN has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Wadena, MN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Wadena, MN: $38,631

Unemployment

Unemployment in Wadena is 1.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.44%
White Collar - 46.56%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mark Dayton
  • Sen. Al Franken
  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar

City Representatives

  • Collin C. Peterson
  • Rick Nolan

Neighborhood Info

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6 Cemeteries view all

6 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Wadena, MN

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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