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Wahpeton, IA

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Population
333
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,396 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$495,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$850/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$107,917
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Wahpeton

Located on the western shore of West Okoboji Lake, Wahpeton offers a quiet, easygoing pace in the Iowa Great Lakes. Gull Point State Park sits right within the city, giving residents wooded walking trails, swimming spots, and scenic picnic areas just minutes from home. Between quiet residential streets, waterfront homes, and historic summer camps, the town has a classic vacation-community feel. It is part of the Okoboji school district and makes a great home base for anyone looking for lake life without the heavier tourist traffic.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.6ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA96.6rating

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