Wanamingo is a small town of 1,189 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $78,375
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wanamingo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wanamingo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wanamingo city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.5
Wanamingo's overall cost of living index is 93.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wanamingo costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wanamingo, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$227,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$606
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wanamingo's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
118.7 /100k
Property Crime
1294.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wanamingo is served primarily by KENYON-WANAMINGO SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wanamingo, MN
National Avg
School District
KENYON-WANAMINGO SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wanamingo sees average highs of 22.7°F in January
and 81.0°F in July,
with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.5 inches of snow per year.
Wanamingo's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wanamingo roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $227,200 and median rent is $606/month.
Wanamingo's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1294.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wanamingo are operated by KENYON-WANAMINGO SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wanamingo, MN has a population of 1,189, a median household income of $78,375, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wanamingo averages 22.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches
with about 43.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wanamingo, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55983.
The population of Wanamingo, Minnesota is 1,189 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wanamingo: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $227,200, median household income $78,375, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wanamingo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
