Verndale, MN

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Verndale, Minnesota

Verndale, Minnesota, in Wadena county, is 71 miles NW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 129 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 575 residents.

The People and Families of Verndale

In Verndale, about 57% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Verndale had a median family income of $30,938.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($50) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Verndale. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Verndale Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Verndale was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Verndale, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Verndale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Verndale, MN

Comparing Verndale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Category	Value
Near Medium City	71 miles NW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center)
Nearest Large City	129 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota
County	Wadena
Standard Zip Codes	56481
Phone Area Codes	218
Time Zone	Central (-6 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	46.398
Longitude	-95.013

Station	WADENA 3 S
Distance	6.5 miles
Jan Temp	-4 to 16 F
Apr Temp	29 to 53 F
Jul Temp	56 to 79 F
Oct Temp	32 to 55 F
Annual Precip	26.4 inches

Station	OTTERTAIL
Distance	26.4 miles
Jan Temp	-1 to 20 F
Apr Temp	33 to 56 F
Jul Temp	61 to 82 F
Oct Temp	37 to 58 F
Annual Precip	26.6 inches

Station	GULL LAKE DAM
Distance	30.9 miles
Jan Temp	-4 to 15 F
Apr Temp	29 to 51 F
Jul Temp	59 to 78 F
Oct Temp	34 to 53 F
Annual Precip	26.7 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	575	100%
Male	280	48.7%
Female	295	51.3%
Under 18	166	28.9%
18+	409	71.1%
65+	112	19.5%
Median Age	35.5
Average Family Size	2.95
White	556	96.7%
African-American	2	0.3%
Asian	3	0.5%
American Indian & Alaskan	7	1.2%
Other	4	0.7%
Mixed Race	3	0.5%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	9	1.6%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	554
Growth	-21
Growth %	-3.69%

Ancestry	Percent
German	32.4%
Norwegian	17.2%
US/American	10.4%
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	7.6%
Swedish	7.3%
Irish	6%
Polish	4.7%
French (except Basque)	3.4%
Finnish	3.4%
Dutch	1.8%
Italian	1.6%
Scandinavian	1.3%
French Canadian	0.8%
Serbian	0.8%
English	0.5%
Scottish	0.5%
Welsh	0.3%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Verndale	575	$30,938
Bertha	470	$32,708
Bluffton	210	$33,958
Deer Creek	328	$37,656
Hewitt	267	$27,500
Staples	3,104	$33,472
Wadena	4,294	$39,511

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