Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (2) F
Wadena City Park
Park
Wadena City Park Playground
Playground
Shops (1) F
Shear Expressions
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Wadena.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Wadena is 74/100 - which is 17% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime C-

Wadena crime rates are 2,258 per 100k, which is 40% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,859 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
399 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment D+

The median income in Wadena is $52,813 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$52,813
D-
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
C+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Wadena-Illyria Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A-

Wadena home prices are $74,200 - which is 44% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$74,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-9%
D-
Home Affordability
1.4x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Wadena graduation rate is 81% - which is 8% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
81%
D+
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wadena? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wadena City Park
      Wadena City Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Wadena? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Wadena.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Wadena a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors