Wadena, IA
Living in Wadena
Bikeability27
Walkability68
Commute54
Public Transit28
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports5
Hospitals90
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
248Population-53 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College51%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income-$7.5k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+24% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office16%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked7%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value-$2.8k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$332Median Monthly Rent-$6 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas75%
Utility gas4%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wadena
United States45
Iowa35
Fayette County19
Property Crime in Wadena
United States48
Iowa43
Fayette County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wadena
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wadena, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wadena, IA
Scenic View Christian School
11 miles, NW
Sacred Heart Elementary School
17 miles, SW
Cfs Catholic School
26 miles, NW
St Mary's Elementary School
27 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wadena, IA
Upper Iowa University
7 miles, W
Luther College
33 miles, N
Allen College
41 miles, SW
Wartburg College
42 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wadena, IA
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics
12 miles, NW
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center
12 miles, E
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Wadena, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
42 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
57 miles, SE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
66 miles, S
La Crosse Regional Airport
75 miles, N