Wadena County

MN · Pop. 136,964 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Wadena County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 136,964.

$/Acre: $6,751

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 138 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 153.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.06%

Combined Sales Tax7.94%

Cost of Living Index102.5

Median Household Income$67,023

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,751

Median Home Price$409K

Acres for Sale3335

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season138 days

Annual Rainfall30.5 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low-2°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,564 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)343 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K277

Property Crime /100K234

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak