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Wadena, IA

Wadena, IA.

Population: 367 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$232,739
1-year appreciation
+16.1%
3-year appreciation
+25.9%
5-year appreciation
+57.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$233,061
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.4 in
Annual snowfall
36.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (29 mi)
Nearest airport
George L Scott Municipal Airport (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-10 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Median annual property tax
$1,399
Households with broadband internet
38.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,799
Average weekly wage
$905
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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