Cost of Living in Wahpeton, IA
Population: 436 | Iowa
Wahpeton is 10% more expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Wahpeton, IA: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 110, Wahpeton, IA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 10% more expensive than the national average and 39% above the Iowa state average of 71. Wahpeton is a small community of 436 residents.
The median household income in Wahpeton is $86,667, which is 15% higher than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Wahpeton. The area sees an average annual temperature of 46.8°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 20°F. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches spread over roughly 97 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $86,667
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +15%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $463,300
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,288/mo
Climate in Wahpeton
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 26 | 30 | 44 | 59 | 71 | 81 | 85 | 82 | 76 | 61 | 45 | 31 |
| Avg °F | 17 | 21 | 34 | 47 | 59 | 70 | 73 | 71 | 63 | 49 | 35 | 22 |
| Low °F | 8 | 13 | 25 | 36 | 48 | 59 | 62 | 59 | 50 | 37 | 25 | 14 |
| Rain" | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 |