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Wadena
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Wadena is a small, friendly Midwestern city in central Minnesota known for its welcoming atmosphere, artistic murals, and lovely parks. The town mixes rural charm with modern conveniences, offering visitors a taste of authentic small-town America.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
4,325
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.44°, -95.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
74
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,680
Local Cost
$1,100
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
78
English
98
Temperature
5.3°C
Summer Avg
20.2°C
Winter Avg
-11.1°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-42.3°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
676 mm
Internet Speed
333 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
52.0
Airport
16D
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 64/100.
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