Wabasha County is located in southeastern Minnesota along the Mississippi River, bordering Wisconsin to the east. Part of the Driftless Area, it is characterized by bluff-lined river valleys, rolling uplands, and a mix of hardwood forests and agricultural land. Established in 1854 and named for Chief Wapasha, a Dakota leader, the county developed around river transportation and later rail and highway corridors that linked local farm communities to regional markets. Wabasha County is small in population, with about 21,000 residents, and remains predominantly rural, with the largest communities concentrated along the Mississippi River and in interior service centers. Agriculture—especially crop and livestock production—continues to shape the local economy, alongside manufacturing, health and education services, and outdoor recreation tied to the river landscape. The county seat is Wabasha.
Wabasha County Local Demographic Profile
Wabasha County is located in southeastern Minnesota along the Mississippi River, roughly midway between the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area and the Iowa border. The county seat is Wabasha, and regional planning and services are coordinated through county government and state agencies.
Population Size
According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Wabasha County, Minnesota, the county’s population was 21,387 (2020 Decennial Census). QuickFacts also provides the most commonly cited, county-level population and demographic indicators drawn from the decennial census and the American Community Survey (ACS).
Age & Gender
The U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Wabasha County reports county-level age and sex indicators (ACS-based), including:
- Age distribution: Shares for major age groups (e.g., under 18, 18–64, 65+)
- Gender ratio: Percent female and male in the population
For standardized, county-level demographic tables (including detailed age-by-sex distributions), the primary source is the Census Bureau’s data.census.gov platform.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
County-level race and ethnicity shares are reported in the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Wabasha County, including:
- Race (alone or in combination, depending on table context): categories such as White, Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, and two or more races
- Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino (of any race) and Not Hispanic or Latino
For full definitions and methodology (including how race and Hispanic origin are collected and reported), reference the Census Bureau’s Race and Hispanic Origin topic pages.
Household & Housing Data
The U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Wabasha County provides core household and housing indicators (ACS-based), including:
- Number of households
- Average household size
- Owner-occupied housing rate
- Median value of owner-occupied housing units
- Median gross rent
- Housing unit counts and selected housing characteristics
County administration and local planning resources are available through the Wabasha County official website, and statewide contextual comparisons are available via the State of Minnesota’s official website.
Email Usage
Wabasha County is a largely rural county along the Mississippi River, where lower population density and longer last‑mile distances can constrain fixed broadband buildout and make reliable digital communication (including email) less uniform across households. Direct county-level email-usage statistics are not typically published; broadband subscription and device access serve as standard proxies for likely email adoption.
Digital access indicators (proxy for email use)
The U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) reports county measures such as household broadband internet subscriptions and computer ownership; these indicators describe the share of households positioned to use email consistently.
Age distribution and email adoption
ACS county age distributions (also via data.census.gov) are relevant because older populations generally show lower adoption of new digital tools and may rely more on limited-use access points, while working-age residents are more likely to use email for employment, services, and school communication.
Gender distribution
County gender balance is available in ACS, but it is not a primary driver of email access compared with broadband/device availability and age structure.
Connectivity and infrastructure limitations
Coverage challenges in rural areas are reflected in FCC National Broadband Map availability data and county-level planning resources such as Wabasha County information.
Mobile Phone Usage
Wabasha County is in southeastern Minnesota along the Mississippi River, with the county seat in Wabasha and additional population centers such as Lake City and Plainview. Much of the county is rural with small cities separated by agricultural land and river-bluff terrain, a geography that can affect mobile coverage through line-of-sight limitations and uneven tower placement. Population and housing characteristics are documented through Census.gov, and county context is available via the Wabasha County website.
Key terms: availability vs. adoption
- Network availability (supply-side): Whether mobile providers report service coverage in an area (often modeled and reported as coverage polygons).
- Household adoption (demand-side): Whether residents actually subscribe to mobile service, own smartphones, and use mobile internet for routine access.
County-level reporting is stronger for availability than for adoption, and several usage measures are only available at state or multi-county geographies.
Mobile penetration and access indicators (adoption)
Household internet subscription (county-level, but not “mobile-only” in most releases)
County-level household internet subscription indicators generally come from the American Community Survey (ACS) and are accessed through Census.gov. These tables describe whether households have an internet subscription and the type (e.g., cellular data plan, broadband such as cable/fiber/DSL, satellite), but estimates can be subject to sampling error at county scale.
- What is typically available: Shares of households with any internet subscription and categories such as “cellular data plan,” “broadband,” and “no internet subscription,” depending on the table and year.
- Limitation: ACS is the primary public source for “cellular data plan” adoption, but county-level precision varies by table and year; it does not directly measure smartphone ownership, mobile data usage volume, or speed experience.
Smartphone ownership (county-level limitations)
Smartphone ownership is often measured by surveys that release results at national or state levels, not reliably at county level. County-specific smartphone ownership rates for Wabasha County are not typically published in standard federal datasets. As a result, county-level “smartphone vs. non-smartphone” device splits generally require proprietary market research or model-based estimates not published as official statistics.
Mobile internet usage patterns and network generation availability (4G/5G)
FCC-reported mobile broadband coverage (availability)
The most comprehensive public source for U.S. mobile availability is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Coverage maps and location-based availability can be explored using the FCC’s mapping tools and data documentation at the FCC National Broadband Map and related FCC materials on BDC. These sources can show where providers report:
- 4G LTE availability
- 5G availability (often separated into different technology categories in provider filings)
Important distinction: FCC availability reflects provider-reported coverage and does not measure actual subscription, indoor performance, congestion, or device capability in the field.
4G LTE availability
In rural counties such as Wabasha, LTE coverage is commonly widespread along highways and in/near incorporated areas, with more variability in bluff/ravine terrain and less-populated areas. The FCC map is the appropriate reference for pinpointing reported LTE availability by location within the county.
5G availability
5G availability in rural southeastern Minnesota tends to be more uneven than LTE, with stronger presence near population centers and major routes and gaps in low-density areas. FCC BDC layers can be used to identify where providers report 5G coverage in Wabasha County.
Limitation: Public datasets do not consistently provide countywide “share of residents with 5G-capable devices” or “share using 5G” at the county level. Availability data therefore should not be interpreted as adoption or usage.
Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)
What is known from public sources
- Smartphones dominate mobile internet access nationally and statewide, but county-specific device-type distributions (smartphone vs. feature phone vs. tablet/hotspot) are not generally published as official county statistics.
- ACS measures internet subscription types at the household level (including cellular data plan), but it does not directly enumerate device ownership categories (e.g., “smartphone-only households”) as a standard county output.
Practical county-level proxies and limitations
- The most defensible county-level proxy in public data is household internet subscription type (cellular plan vs. wired broadband vs. none) from Census.gov.
- Device mix (smartphones, fixed wireless routers, mobile hotspots) is typically derived from carrier/network datasets or commercial analytics rather than official county tables.
Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity
Rural settlement pattern and population density
Lower density generally reduces the economics of dense cell-site deployment, which can affect:
- Signal strength consistency away from towns and highways
- Network capacity (fewer sites can mean less sector density and lower peak capacity in certain areas)
These are structural factors associated with rural counties and are best assessed locally through FCC availability mapping and on-the-ground measurements rather than inferred as adoption.
Terrain (Mississippi River valley and bluffs)
River valleys, wooded bluffs, and rolling terrain can create:
- Shadowing and variability in coverage over short distances
- Better performance along ridge lines or open farmland relative to sheltered valleys
This affects availability and quality but does not directly indicate household adoption levels.
Age structure, income, and commuting patterns (adoption relevance)
Demographic characteristics associated with mobile-only reliance (or lower broadband adoption) are commonly tied to income, age, housing tenure, and educational attainment. County demographic profiles are available via Census.gov. Public county-level datasets do not directly connect these traits to smartphone ownership or “mobile-only” behavior with high precision; the strongest public linkage is through ACS internet subscription categories.
State and regional planning sources relevant to Wabasha County
Minnesota’s broadband planning and mapping resources provide statewide context and may include regional summaries that inform conditions in counties such as Wabasha, but they generally do not replace FCC’s provider-reported mobile availability layers:
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) broadband program (state broadband policy and reporting context)
- FCC National Broadband Map (location-level mobile availability)
Summary: what can be stated reliably for Wabasha County
- Availability: The FCC BDC provides the primary public, location-based view of 4G LTE and 5G coverage as reported by carriers in Wabasha County; 5G is typically more spatially limited than LTE in rural areas. These are availability indicators, not adoption measures.
- Adoption: County-level household internet subscription patterns (including cellular plan as a subscription type) are available through ACS on Census.gov, with sampling-related limitations at county scale. Direct county-level smartphone ownership rates and county-level 4G/5G usage shares are generally not available in standard public statistical releases.
- Influencing factors: Rural density and bluff/valley terrain can contribute to localized coverage variability; demographic correlates of mobile reliance are best approximated using Census/ACS socioeconomic profiles rather than device-specific county estimates.
Social Media Trends
Wabasha County is a southeastern Minnesota county along the Mississippi River, anchored by the city of Wabasha and smaller communities such as Lake City and Plainview. Its mix of river tourism, agriculture, small manufacturing, and proximity to the Rochester region shapes a communications environment where social media is used both for community information sharing and for promoting local services and events.
User statistics (penetration / active use)
- County-specific social media penetration rates are not published in standard federal datasets. The most defensible estimate uses national and state-level benchmarks applied to local demographics.
- Overall adoption benchmark: About 69% of U.S. adults use at least one social media site (2023). Source: Pew Research Center: Social Media Fact Sheet.
- Local inference: Wabasha County’s age profile is older than the U.S. average (a key driver of lower overall social media adoption), so overall adult social media usage in the county is generally expected to fall at or below the national adult average when age is accounted for (directionally consistent with Pew’s age gradient cited below).
Age group trends (highest-use groups)
Pew reports strong age-based differences in U.S. adult usage that typically explain most local variation:
- 18–29: highest overall usage across platforms; highest concentration of daily use and multi-platform use.
- 30–49: high adoption, slightly lower than 18–29; strong Facebook/Instagram use.
- 50–64: moderate adoption; Facebook and YouTube dominate.
- 65+: lowest adoption but substantial Facebook/YouTube presence relative to other platforms.
Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-age tables.
Gender breakdown
Nationally, gender differences vary by platform more than by “any social media” use:
- Women tend to over-index on visually/socially oriented networks (notably Pinterest and, to a lesser extent, Instagram).
- Men tend to over-index on discussion/news and video/game-adjacent networks (for example, Reddit in national samples).
Platform-by-gender comparisons: Pew Research Center: Social Media Fact Sheet.
Most-used platforms (U.S. adult benchmarks; applicable for county context)
Pew’s latest U.S. adult estimates (2023) are the most commonly cited, methodologically consistent reference points for local planning contexts:
- YouTube: 83% of U.S. adults
- Facebook: 68%
- Instagram: 47%
- Pinterest: 35%
- TikTok: 33%
- LinkedIn: 30%
- WhatsApp: 29%
- Snapchat: 27%
- X (Twitter): 22%
- Reddit: 22%
Source: Pew Research Center: Social Media usage by platform.
Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)
- Local information and community discourse: In small-county environments, Facebook remains the primary venue for community updates, event promotion, local organization pages, and group-based discussions, aligning with its broad reach among midlife and older adults in Pew’s age profiles (Pew).
- Video-first consumption: YouTube’s near-universal reach among adults makes it a consistent channel for how-to content, local storytelling, and longer-form informational media; this tends to hold across rural and non-metro areas because it is less dependent on peer network effects than some social apps (Pew).
- Younger audiences’ platform mix: TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat skew strongly younger, so county-level youth/young adult engagement concentrates there even when overall county penetration is moderated by an older age distribution (Pew).
- News and civic content sharing: National research shows social platforms are commonly used for news exposure and sharing; this dynamic typically expresses locally through reposting of public safety notices, school/community announcements, and regional news links. Reference: Pew Research Center: Social Media and News Fact Sheet.
- Engagement pattern differences by platform:
- Facebook: higher event and group engagement, comments, and shares among established local networks.
- Instagram/TikTok: higher short-form video engagement and creator-following behavior, especially under 30.
- YouTube: high passive consumption time; subscriptions and search-driven discovery play a large role.
These patterns align with the platform usage distributions and age skews reported by Pew (Pew).
Family & Associates Records
Wabasha County family-related public records are primarily administered under Minnesota vital records practices. Birth and death records are registered locally and filed with the state; certified copies are generally issued through the Minnesota Department of Health Office of Vital Records (MDH Vital Records). The Wabasha County Recorder’s Office maintains real-estate and related indexed records that can be used for family/associate research (deeds, mortgages, plat documents); access is provided through the county Recorder page and public search options (Wabasha County Recorder). Marriage records in Minnesota are typically handled through county vital/registrar functions and may be requested via state or county channels depending on record type and age.
Public databases commonly include property record search and tax/parcel information via county websites or integrated portals linked from county departments. Wabasha County in-person access is generally available at county offices during business hours for record inspection, copying, and certified requests where permitted.
Privacy restrictions apply to vital records: Minnesota limits access to certain birth and death records to eligible requestors and may require identification and fees; adoption records are generally restricted and handled through state court and adoption authorities rather than open public access. Court-related family records (e.g., dissolutions, guardianships) are accessed through the Minnesota Judicial Branch records systems and courthouse processes (MN Judicial Branch: Access Case Records).
Marriage & Divorce Records
Types of records available
Marriage license and marriage certificate records
- Marriage records in Wabasha County include the marriage license application and the resulting marriage certificate/record of marriage returned by the officiant after the ceremony.
- Some files may contain supporting documents (for example, proof of identity or dissolution documentation when required by law), but the core county record is the license/certificate.
Divorce records
- Divorce records are maintained as court case records. The primary outcome document is the Judgment and Decree (often referred to as a divorce decree), along with related filings (Summons and Petition, findings, orders, and other case documents).
Annulment records
- Annulments are also maintained as court case records. The outcome is typically an order/judgment declaring the marriage void or voidable, plus the underlying case filings.
Where records are filed and how they can be accessed
Marriage records (county vital records)
- Filed/maintained by: Wabasha County offices that handle vital records (county recorder/vital records functions) and at the state level by Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) – Office of Vital Records.
- Access methods: Requests are commonly handled through county vital records service counters, mail requests, and state vital records requests. Certified copies are issued by authorized vital records custodians.
- Statewide access: Marriage records are also available through MDH, which maintains Minnesota vital records.
Divorce and annulment records (district court)
- Filed/maintained by: Minnesota District Court (Wabasha County venue) as part of the state judicial branch case management system.
- Access methods:
- Public access terminals at the courthouse provide access to non-confidential case information and documents.
- Minnesota Trial Court Public Access (MPA) Remote provides online access to certain non-confidential case information (coverage varies by case type and document).
- Copies of court documents are obtained through the court administrator for the district court.
Typical information included in these records
Marriage license/certificate
- Full names of both parties (including any prior names as recorded)
- Dates of birth and/or ages at time of application (as recorded on the license)
- Places of residence (often city/county/state)
- Date and place of marriage (as returned by the officiant)
- Officiant’s name and authority, and certification/return details
- Filing date and license/certificate identifiers
Divorce (Judgment and Decree and case file)
- Names of the parties and case identifiers (court file number, venue)
- Date of marriage and date of dissolution judgment
- Findings and orders concerning legal dissolution of the marriage
- Orders addressing issues commonly litigated in Minnesota dissolutions, such as:
- Division of marital property and debts
- Spousal maintenance (if ordered)
- Child custody/parenting time and child support (when applicable)
- Name change orders (when granted)
- Additional filings may include financial affidavits, settlement agreements, and motions, subject to access rules.
Annulment (order/judgment and case file)
- Names of the parties and case identifiers
- Court determinations that the marriage is void or voidable under Minnesota law
- Related orders addressing property, support, or parenting issues when applicable
- Supporting pleadings and evidence filings, subject to access rules
Privacy or legal restrictions
Vital records restrictions (marriage)
- Certified copies and certain non-certified copies of Minnesota vital records are governed by state vital records laws and administrative rules. Access may be limited to eligible requestors, and requestors are typically required to provide identification and pay statutory fees.
- Some data elements on marriage records may be subject to administrative redaction or restricted release depending on state policy and the type of copy issued.
Court records restrictions (divorce/annulment)
- Minnesota court records are generally public, but access is limited for confidential, sealed, or restricted information under Minnesota court rules and statutes.
- Commonly restricted items can include Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, certain financial source documents, protected addresses, and information involving minors or sensitive matters.
- Sealed files and specific confidential case components are not available through standard public access channels without legal authorization.
References (official sources)
- Minnesota Department of Health – Office of Vital Records: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/
- Minnesota Judicial Branch – Public Access to Court Records (MPA): https://www.mncourts.gov/access-case-records.aspx
- Wabasha County (official county website): https://www.co.wabasha.mn.us/
Education, Employment and Housing
Wabasha County is in southeastern Minnesota along the Mississippi River, centered on the communities of Wabasha, Lake City, Plainview, and Kellogg. It is largely rural with small-city service hubs and a mix of river-valley towns and agricultural areas. The county’s population is about 21,000–22,000 (recent ACS-era estimates), with an older-than-state-average age profile typical of rural southeastern Minnesota.
Education Indicators
Public schools (counts and names)
Public K–12 education in Wabasha County is primarily provided through four Minnesota public school districts that serve county residents:
- Wabasha-Kellogg Public Schools (ISD 811) – Wabasha-Kellogg schools (Wabasha/Kellogg area)
- Lake City Public Schools (ISD 813) – Lake City schools
- Plainview-Elgin-Millville (PEM) Schools (ISD 2898) – Plainview-area schools
- Zumbrota-Mazeppa Public Schools (ISD 2805) – serves part of the county (Mazeppa area)
A countywide “number of public schools” count varies by how buildings are counted (elementary/intermediate/middle/high and alternative programs). The most stable proxy for school names and building lists is each district’s directory and the Minnesota district profiles. For official district information, use the Minnesota Department of Education district/school profiles: Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) school and district profiles.
Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates
- Student–teacher ratios: Published at the district level through MDE and typically fall in a rural range (often mid-teens to low 20s depending on grade span and district staffing). A single countywide ratio is not generally reported as a standard statistic; district ratios are the appropriate proxy. Source: MDE district profiles (staffing and enrollment).
- Graduation rates: Minnesota reports 4-year cohort graduation rates by district and high school; Wabasha County districts generally track near statewide rural benchmarks, with variation by cohort size and subgroup composition. The definitive rates are reported by MDE for each high school. Source: MDE Graduation Rates.
Adult educational attainment (county)
Using the most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year county estimates (the standard source for county attainment):
- High school diploma or higher (age 25+): commonly reported in the upper 80% to low 90% range for Wabasha County (ACS 5-year).
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): commonly reported in the low-to-mid 20% range (ACS 5-year), below the Minnesota statewide average.
Primary source: U.S. Census Bureau data.census.gov (ACS educational attainment).
Notable programs (STEM, CTE/vocational, AP/college credit)
District offerings vary by school and year. Common program types across southeastern Minnesota districts that also appear in Wabasha County schools include:
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways (e.g., agriculture, manufacturing/industrial tech, business, health-related courses), reported through district course catalogs and state CTE participation reporting.
- College credit options such as Advanced Placement (AP) and/or College in the Schools (CIS) and Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), which are widely used in Minnesota high schools. State program framework: MDE Dual Credit / PSEO information.
A countywide inventory of AP/CTE course sections is not published as a single table; district profiles and school course catalogs are the best available proxies.
School safety measures and counseling resources
Minnesota districts generally operate under state requirements and standard practices that include:
- Emergency operations planning, drills, visitor management, and coordination with local law enforcement, aligned with Minnesota school safety guidance.
- Student support services including school counselors, and in many districts, social work or school-linked mental health partnerships, with staffing levels and service models varying by district size.
State context and guidance: MDE School Safety. District-level counseling and mental health resources are typically described on district websites and in annual staffing reports; no single county-level consolidated measure is published.
Employment and Economic Conditions
Unemployment rate (most recent year available)
The most recent official local unemployment measures are published by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS). Wabasha County’s unemployment rate in the most recent annual period has generally been low (typically in the ~2%–4% range in recent post-2021 years), with seasonal variation. The definitive current annual average and latest monthly values are available from:
Major industries and employment sectors
Wabasha County’s employment base reflects a rural/service-hub economy in southeastern Minnesota. Major sectors typically include:
- Health care and social assistance (clinics, long-term care, related services)
- Manufacturing (often including food-related manufacturing and other light manufacturing in regional hubs)
- Retail trade and accommodation/food services (including tourism-related activity along the Mississippi River corridor)
- Educational services (public school districts)
- Construction
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (smaller share of wage-and-salary jobs but significant for land use and proprietors)
Primary sources for county industry composition:
- MN DEED QCEW (industry employment and wages)
- ACS industry and class-of-worker tables (data.census.gov)
Common occupations and workforce breakdown
Occupational structure in Wabasha County aligns with rural Minnesota patterns, commonly featuring:
- Management and business
- Office and administrative support
- Sales
- Production and transportation/material moving
- Healthcare practitioners/support
- Construction and maintenance
- Education, training, and library
County-specific occupational percentages are available through ACS occupation tables and DEED regional profiles. Sources:
Commuting patterns and mean commute time
ACS commuting data typically show:
- High private-vehicle commuting share (rural norm), with limited transit use.
- Mean travel time to work commonly around 20–30 minutes (ACS 5-year), reflecting travel to regional job centers such as Rochester and Winona-area employment nodes.
Source:
Local employment vs. out-of-county work
A substantial share of employed residents in southeastern Minnesota rural counties commute to larger employment centers outside their home county. For Wabasha County, out-commuting is commonly tied to Rochester (Olmsted County) and other nearby counties. The best available definitive measure is LEHD “OnTheMap”:
Housing and Real Estate
Homeownership and rental share
ACS tenure estimates for Wabasha County typically show:
- Homeownership as the majority tenure (commonly around three-quarters of occupied units in similar rural Minnesota counties), with renters concentrated in city centers (Wabasha, Lake City, Plainview).
- Rental share making up the balance (often around one-quarter).
Definitive tenure percentages: ACS housing tenure tables (data.census.gov).
Median property values and recent trends
- Median owner-occupied home value in Wabasha County (ACS) is generally below the Minnesota statewide median, reflecting smaller-market pricing with localized higher values near the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin amenities (notably in/around Lake City and river bluffs).
- Recent trend: Like most Minnesota counties, values increased notably from 2020–2023, with moderation thereafter; county-level median values and year-to-year changes are tracked in ACS 1-year/5-year series (5-year is most reliable for small counties).
Source: ACS median home value (owner-occupied) tables.
Note: MLS-based measures can differ from ACS medians; ACS remains the consistent countywide statistical standard.
Typical rent prices
- Median gross rent (ACS) is typically lower than metro-area Minnesota but varies by unit type and location; river towns and newer units can be higher than older small-town stock.
Source: ACS median gross rent tables.
Housing types
The county’s housing stock is characterized by:
- Single-family detached homes as the dominant type (rural and small-town neighborhoods)
- Apartments and small multi-unit buildings concentrated in city centers (Wabasha, Lake City, Plainview)
- Rural lots and farm-associated housing, including larger parcels outside incorporated areas
- Seasonal/recreational housing presence is higher near the Mississippi River/Lake Pepin corridor than in interior townships (ACS includes seasonal units in housing-unit counts)
Source: ACS housing structure type tables.
Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)
- Wabasha and Lake City function as amenity centers with proximity to schools, clinics, retail, and riverfront recreation.
- Plainview serves as an inland service center with schools and local retail clustered near the core street network.
- Rural townships have greater distance to schools and services, with travel typically oriented toward the nearest district schools and regional medical/retail hubs.
These characteristics align with municipal land-use patterns rather than a single countywide quantified index; local comprehensive plans and city zoning maps provide the most direct documentation.
Property tax overview (rates and typical costs)
Minnesota property taxes vary by:
- Property type (homestead vs. non-homestead)
- Taxable market value
- Local levies (county, city, school district, special districts)
A single “average rate” is not a stable metric because effective tax rates change with classification and value. The most reliable county-specific references are:
- Minnesota Department of Revenue property tax summaries and levy reports (county and local levies): Minnesota Department of Revenue property tax statistics
- Wabasha County Assessor for valuation and local assessment context: Wabasha County official website (Assessor/Property information)
Typical homeowner property tax cost is best represented by median real estate taxes paid (ACS), which is available at the county level and reflects what owner-occupants report paying annually:
Data availability note: Several requested metrics (district student–teacher ratios by building, countywide lists of school safety measures, and a single county unemployment value for the “most recent year” without specifying a year) are not published as one consolidated county table. The linked state (MDE/DEED) and federal (ACS/LEHD) datasets provide the definitive, most current values for Wabasha County and its serving school districts.
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Other Counties in Minnesota
- Aitkin
- Anoka
- Becker
- Beltrami
- Benton
- Big Stone
- Blue Earth
- Brown
- Carlton
- Carver
- Cass
- Chippewa
- Chisago
- Clay
- Clearwater
- Cook
- Cottonwood
- Crow Wing
- Dakota
- Dodge
- Douglas
- Faribault
- Fillmore
- Freeborn
- Goodhue
- Grant
- Hennepin
- Houston
- Hubbard
- Isanti
- Itasca
- Jackson
- Kanabec
- Kandiyohi
- Kittson
- Koochiching
- Lac Qui Parle
- Lake
- Lake Of The Woods
- Le Sueur
- Lincoln
- Lyon
- Mahnomen
- Marshall
- Martin
- Mcleod
- Meeker
- Mille Lacs
- Morrison
- Mower
- Murray
- Nicollet
- Nobles
- Norman
- Olmsted
- Otter Tail
- Pennington
- Pine
- Pipestone
- Polk
- Pope
- Ramsey
- Red Lake
- Redwood
- Renville
- Rice
- Rock
- Roseau
- Saint Louis
- Scott
- Sherburne
- Sibley
- Stearns
- Steele
- Stevens
- Swift
- Todd
- Traverse
- Wadena
- Waseca
- Washington
- Watonwan
- Wilkin
- Winona
- Wright
- Yellow Medicine