Wahpeton
City in North Dakota, United States
Overview
Wahpeton is a tranquil small city on the banks of the Red River in southeastern North Dakota, known for its family-friendly environment, local heritage, and outdoor attractions. With a tight-knit community and a blend of parks, history, and college life, Wahpeton offers visitors a peaceful yet engaging Midwestern experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Dakota
Population
8,007
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.27°, -96.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,595
Local Cost
$972
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
75
English
99
Temperature
6.5°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
-9.9°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-42.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
624 mm
Internet Speed
212 Mbps
Upload
197 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
35
Walk Score
35
Footways
69.0
Airport
WAH
Distance
2 km
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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 2025-12-07.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.