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Wanamingo, MN

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Population
1,111
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,056 ft
Median Home Value
$269,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$674/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,731
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Wanamingo

Tucked along the North Fork of the Zumbro River in Goodhue County, Wanamingo is a quiet southeastern Minnesota town of about 1,100 residents. It offers a classic small-town lifestyle surrounded by rolling farmland, yet sits just a short drive from Highway 52. That handy location makes it an appealing option for commuters who want peaceful rural living within an easy drive of Rochester and the Twin Cities. The river curves right along the edge of town, providing scenic walking areas, local parks, and a relaxed backdrop to daily routines.

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Families are served by the Kenyon-Wanamingo School District, which helps connect the two neighboring towns through shared sports and school events. Local life centers on community parks, the city pool, and a friendly Main Street where people genuinely know their neighbors. For anyone looking for a quiet, affordable place to settle down while keeping regional job hubs within reach, Wanamingo is well worth a look.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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