1914postMainStreetWabassoMN, 1914
Wabasso’s story
126 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1914.
- 1900Wabasso is settled
WabassoMN
A town of 750, settled in 1900.
Population
750
2025 Census estimate · +1.9% since 2020
Median home value
$110K
Census ACS
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
45.5
years
Jobs based here
412
Balanced
Is Wabasso a good place to live?
Only 3 of the 257 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower median rent than Wabasso. Wabasso has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
750 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wabasso: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wabasso, and how to reach them.
PowerRedwood Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterWabasso water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wabasso’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRedwood County Government CenterRedwood County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5629356293 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wabasso.
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Wabasso
Wabasso has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Among 275 Minnesota towns, just 8 have a higher July high than Wabasso.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–27°
Spring34–55°
Summer59–81°
Fall37–58°
Oct 4
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Schools
The schools Wabasso’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Wabasso Public School District. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabasso ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 167 | B |
| Wabasso SecondaryLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 237 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Wabasso has 1.2 jobs for every working resident, and 370 people commute in
Most working residents leave Wabasso for work: only 13% work in town. Wabasso’s average trip to work is 19 minutes, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. 5.4% of workers work from home in Wabasso.
13%work in town
| Wabasso | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 5.4% | 14% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 9.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Wabasso13%
Redwood Falls24%
Marshall6%
Belview6%
Paxton Township4%
14 mi
median commute distance
412
jobs based in Wabasso
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Wabasso is
Wabasso beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 26% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Wabasso, against 30% in Minnesota’s towns and 36% across U.S. towns. 75% of Wabasso adults had a checkup this year.
| Wabasso | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 30% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 75% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 12% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better27 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Wabasso | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.2% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 5.9% |
Centracare - Redwood
11.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Wabasso faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Wabasso has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 541 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wabasso City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wabasso
18pages on Wabasso
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wabasso; the nearest are
Southwest Minnesota State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Marshall25.1 mi$10,361 in-state tuitionMinnesota West Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Granite Falls31.8 mi$6,491 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Wabasso residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Questions about Wabasso
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wabasso, MN a good place to live?
Wabasso has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.