Wabasha County, Minnesota
Among the top 17% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
- top 9% for unemployment
- top 13% for park & nature access
- bottom 7% for estimated total tax burden
Wabasha County is a county in Minnesota with about 21,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include unemployment, park & nature access, and walkability. It rates lower on income tax and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.wabasha.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.1 in
humid 84%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$75k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 21% of US counties
Home Value$230k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$800better than 54% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 19% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.09%better than 33% of US counties
Income Tax9.71%better than 8% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.70%better than 7% of US counties
Unemployment2.2%better than 91% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.0 in32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall40.7 inbetter than 19% of US counties
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 47% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 68% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk45.5better than 53% of US counties
School Quality49.1better than 38% of US counties
Violent Crime337/100kbetter than 81% of US counties
Property Crime561/100kbetter than 69% of US counties
Community
Population21,46044th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.480th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2737th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.0%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.1%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 47% of US counties
Walkability7.9/20better than 86% of US counties
Airport Distance65 mibetter than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.6%better than 58% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.93better than 36% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wabasha County an affordable place to live?
- Wabasha County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 21% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Wabasha County?
- The median home value in Wabasha County is $230k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Wabasha County?
- Median household income in Wabasha County is $75k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Wabasha County?
- Median gross rent in Wabasha County is $800 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Wabasha County safe?
- Wabasha County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 337/100k (better than 81%). Property crime is 561/100k.
- What is the weather like in Wabasha County?
- Wabasha County averages 72°F in July and 16°F in January, with 35.0 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Wabasha County?
- Public-school quality in Wabasha County is below average, scoring better than 38% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Wabasha County?
- The average one-way commute in Wabasha County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)