Wabasha, MN

Wabasha, Minnesota

Wabasha, Minnesota is 33 miles NE of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 65 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Wabasha county. The population of the city is 2,599.

The People and Families of Wabasha

In Wabasha, about 55% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Wabasha.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wabasha had a median family income of $45,391.

Political Inclinations

Among Wabasha political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Wabasha Housing

Of the housing in Wabasha, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Wabasha, 84% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Wabasha offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Wabasha, MN

Comparing Wabasha 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Wabasha Almanac

Wabasha Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wabasha Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wabasha, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wabasha Public Libraries

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Wabasha Hospitals

ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
1200 GRANT BLVD W
(651) 565-4531
Emergency Service: Yes

Wabasha High Schools (2004)

WABASHA-KELLOGG SEC.
2113 HIAWATHA DR. E.
651-565-4537
Serves 411 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Wabasha Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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