What are the schools like in Warba, MN?

Warba is served primarily by Northern Lights Community School. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.

What is the median household income in Warba?

The median household income in Warba, MN is $44,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.4%.

What is the weather like in Warba, MN?

Warba has an average high temperature of 18.9°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.6 inches.

Warba, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Warba, MN affordable or expensive?

Warba's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Warba is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $102,100 and the median rent is $875 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Warba, MN?

Warba has a violent crime rate of 139.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 534.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Warba, MN a Good Place to Live?

Warba is a small town of 161 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $44,375 and a 10.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Warba stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Warba is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Warba 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: 92.5

Warba's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Warba costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Warba, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$102,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$875	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Warba's violent crime rate is 139.6 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.6 /100k

Property Crime

534.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Warba is served primarily by Northern Lights Community School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Warba, MN	National Avg
School District	Northern Lights Community School	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Warba sees average highs of 18.9°F in January and 79.7°F in July, with 28.7 inches of annual precipitation and 59.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Warba, MN
Average High — January	18.9°F
Average High — July	79.7°F
Annual Precipitation	28.7"
Annual Snowfall	59.6"

Demographics

Metric	Warba, MN	National Avg
Population	161	—
Median Age	46.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	27.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Goodland, MN 7 mi Coleraine, MN 12 mi La Prairie, MN 12 mi Calumet, MN 13 mi Bovey, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Warba

Warba, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55793

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warba, MN affordable or expensive?

Warba's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Warba roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $102,100 and median rent is $875/month.

What is the crime rate in Warba, MN?

Warba's violent crime rate is 139.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 534.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Warba?

Public schools in Warba are operated by Northern Lights Community School. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Warba, MN a good place to live?

Warba, MN has a population of 161, a median household income of $44,375, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Warba?

Warba averages 18.9°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.7 inches with about 59.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Warba?

Warba, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55793.

What is the population of Warba?

The population of Warba, Minnesota is 161 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Warba?

Key numbers for living in Warba: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $102,100, median household income $44,375, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Warba side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.