Wadena Authority

Wadena is a middle-income small town of 4,419 with home prices 2.0× below the Minnesota median.

Wadena, Minnesota

Wadena is a Minnesota town in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, home to 4,419 residents. Median household income is $56,080.

Definition and scope

Located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Wadena operates within Minnesota's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 8 and is part of the Fergus Falls, MN metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Wadena has approximately 4,419 residents. The median age is 39.2 years. Roughly 58% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $160,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 77.9%
• Black or African American: 1.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Wadena is $56,080. Poverty rate stands at 17.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.9%. Educational attainment: 17.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Wadena:

• Public schools: 8
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 4

Getting around

Wadena Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Wadena County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Staples, Minnesota.

Geography and climate

Wadena sits at an elevation of 1,341 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 4a.

References

• Minnesota State Authority — state-level reference for Minnesota.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.