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Verndale, MN

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Population
508
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,348 ft
Median Home Value
$104,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$708/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,063
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Verndale

Tucked along U.S. Highway 10 in central Minnesota's Wadena County, Verndale is a quiet, close-knit town of around 500 residents. Life here moves at a peaceful pace, surrounded by open fields and central Minnesota farmland. The highway provides an easy commute to nearby hubs like Wadena and Staples, giving residents relaxed country living with convenient access to regional amenities.

Conrad Ditmore's Civil War pension documents, Verndale, Minnesota DPLA 1362f82a1ca63051c0eae60e61d15731 (page 1)

Daily necessities are easy to take care of right in town. Verndale Public School serves as a central anchor for local families, educating students from preschool through twelfth grade under one roof. You will also find an Astera Health clinic downtown alongside a local grocery, a hardware store, and several hometown businesses. Community spirit runs deep throughout the year, especially during favorite annual traditions like the February Bulls and Broncs rodeo and the summer Verndale Days festival with its parade, plays, and fireworks.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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