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Waubun, MN

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Population
389
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,247 ft
Median Home Value
$77,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$650/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,036
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Waubun

Waubun is a quiet small town in northwestern Minnesota's Mahnomen County, sitting right where U.S. Highway 59 meets State Highway 113. Founded as a railroad settlement in the early 1900s, the community grew up within the White Earth Reservation as a peaceful stop along the Soo Line. Today, it offers a relaxed rural pace with easy highway access to neighboring communities and nearby lakes.

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The town takes its name from the Ojibwe word for dawn or morning, which feels fitting given the open skies and scenic woods surrounding the area. Residents are just a short drive south of Mahnomen for daily essentials, while Highway 113 leads east toward popular fishing lakes and miles of state forest trails. It is a welcoming, down-to-earth spot for anyone looking for simple small-town living close to the outdoors.

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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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