Wadena County
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Wadena County, set in central Minnesota, is a rural region known for its friendly towns, scenic landscapes, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Visitors enjoy a peaceful retreat with local traditions, parks, lakes, and community activities year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
14,065
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.59°, -94.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,645
Local Cost
$1,080
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
65
English
99
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PKD
Distance
36 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 69/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.