Wahpeton

Wahpeton, North Dakota Overview

Wahpeton faces challenges across several categories, earning a C+ grade (50.7/100) and ranking #18 of 20 cities in North Dakota. Even so, the city scores 76/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Fiscal Health score of 35/100.

Income & Employment in Wahpeton

Wahpeton’s median income of $57,417 is 21% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents.

Safety in Wahpeton

Wahpeton reports 274.5 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 267 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 1996.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Wahpeton

The median home value is $164,600. Median monthly rent is $753. Renters spend 15.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Wahpeton

The adult obesity rate in Wahpeton is 37.3%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.6%. Residents report an average of 16 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. North Dakota ranks #18 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Wahpeton

Wahpeton has a high school graduation rate of 82%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,897. The city has 5 public schools serving 1,323 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Wahpeton

The annual average temperature in Wahpeton is 49.1°F. Summers average 72.6°F. Winters average 25.1°F. Annual precipitation is 36.3 inches. The average commute of 16.6 minutes is notably short.

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