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WADENA, MN 56482
1
Baths
728 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
30 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$764 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$156,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$153,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$156,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
36
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
47
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
49
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOTTER TAIL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.30.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.7 mi
E
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.0 mi

District: Wadena-Deer Creek School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56482These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,835
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,520
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,401
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Wadena 56482
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Wadena 56482

How it measures up in Wadena 56482

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wadena 56482.

Living area728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,122 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size30 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWadena 56482Otter Tail County
Living areabigger than728 ft²13% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than30 ac91% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than197241% of homes42% of homes

About

When did , Wadena, MN last sell?

, Wadena, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Wadena, MN?

, Wadena, MN has 1 bathrooms, 728 square feet of living space and a 30.00-acre lot.

When was , Wadena, MN built?

, Wadena, MN was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

What schools serve , Wadena, MN?

, Wadena, MN is assigned to Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High School (middle), rated B-; Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Wadena-Deer Creek School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Wadena, MN compare to other homes in Wadena 56482?

Among the 2,664 homes in Wadena 56482, it is bigger than 13% of them (728 ft² against a typical 1,122 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (30 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1972 against a typical 1980). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on , Wadena, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Wadena, MN was $764. The county assessed it at $156,900.

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