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Grant County

Population in July 2008: 170. Population change since 2000: -4.0%
 

Males: 81  (48.0%)
Females: 89  (52.0%)

Median resident age:  42.2 years
Minnesota median age:  35.4 years

Zip code: 56590


Estimated median household income in 2007: $44,527 (it was $35,625 in 2000)
Wendell:  $44,527
Minnesota:  $55,802

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,930
Wendell:  $21,930
Minnesota:  $29,027

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $53,428 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Wendell:  $53,428
Minnesota:  $213,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $58,563; Detached houses: $58,177

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Races in Wendell:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Wendell: 73.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Norwegian (59.9%), German (24.9%), Irish (7.3%), Swedish (4.5%), French (4.0%), Scotch-Irish (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1140 feet

Land area: 1.05 square miles.

Population density: 162 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Wendell

  • High school or higher: 83.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wendell city

  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 66.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 5.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Minnesota:  5.3%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Wendell:  1.4% ($398)
Minnesota:  1.1% ($1,297)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (67.1 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (155.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (509.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Elbow Lake, MN (2.6 miles ), Nashua, MN (3.2 miles) , Tintah, MN (3.3 miles) , Norcross, MN (3.5 miles) , Dalton, MN (3.6 miles ), Barrett, MN (3.6 miles ), Ashby, MN (3.8 miles ), Campbell, MN (3.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $96,700
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $125,000

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Latitude: 46.03 N, Longitude: 96.10 W

Area code: 218

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Population change in the 1990s: +18 (+11.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (20%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (16%)
  • Food and beverage stores (13%)
  • Machinery (9%)
  • Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (7%)
  • Repair and maintenance (7%)
  • Furniture and related products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (27%)
  • Finance and insurance (15%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Food processing workers (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Carpenters (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Registered nurses (10%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)



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Wendell-area historical tornado activity is near Minnesota state average. It is 14% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1982, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.2 miles away from the Wendell city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1964, a category 3 tornado 23.5 miles away from the city center injured 11 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.


Wendell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 25.4 miles away from Wendell center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 26.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 40.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.2 miles away from Wendell center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Wendell:
  • ELEAH MEDICAL CENTER (about 8 miles; ELBOW LAKE, MN)
  • FERGUS FALLS REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER (about 18 miles; FERGUS FALLS, MN)
  • LAKE REGION HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; FERGUS FALLS, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in Wendell, MN

Airports located in Wendell: See detailed data for Airports located in Wendell, MN

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wendell:
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 30 miles; WAHPETON, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,176)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 63 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 63 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,771)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 76 miles; FARGO, ND; FT enrollment: 8,836)
  • RIDGEWATER COLLEGE (about 82 miles; WILLMAR, MN; FT enrollment: 2,711)
  • SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY (about 93 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; FT enrollment: 12,913)
  • SAINT CLOUD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 95 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,183)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Minnesota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.2%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.5%
Whole state:  5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.6%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.0%
Whole state:  3.2%


Wendell compared to Minnesota state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Wendell (2009 data):
  • Eagle Bank: Wendell Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1945-07-30. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $95.1 mil, Deposits: $80.4 mil, headquarters in Glenwood, MN, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Eagle Investment Company, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Grant County Minnesota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (61%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (28%)
  • Electricity (11%)


Religion statistics for Wendell

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents64.2%10.9%10.0%6.1%8.8%
Congregations44.0%8.0%12.0%12.0%24.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$800
Totals for Government 0$0 1$800



Wendell government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $15,000
    All Other: $13,000
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000
  • Current Operations - Fire Protection: $24,000
    General - Other: $15,000
    Sewerage: $12,000
    Water Utilities: $11,000
    Financial Administration: $10,000
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000
    Regular Highways: $9,000
    Central Staff Services: $5,000
    Police Protection: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $14,000
    Interest Earnings: $7,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $78,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $13,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $51,000
    All Other: $7,000
    Highways: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $40,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $50,000

6.13% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,720 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.13%
Minnesota average:  7.79%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Douglas County, MN  1.27% ($25,806 average AGI)
from Otter Tail County, MN  0.53% ($37,154)
from Hennepin County, MN  0.49% ($34,250)


7.26% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,394 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.26%
Minnesota average:  7.84%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Douglas County, MN  1.29% ($25,219 average AGI)
to Otter Tail County, MN  1.25% ($28,065)
to Hennepin County, MN  0.56% ($21,929)


Strongest AM radio stations in Wendell:
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KJJK (1020 AM; 2 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KQWB (1660 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wendell:
  • KJJK-FM (96.5 FM; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KZCR (103.3 FM; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC)
  • KNWF (91.5 FM; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Wendell:
  • K45DP (Channel 45; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K51EJ (Channel 51; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K27EN (Channel 27; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K39DZ (Channel 39; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K31DH (Channel 31; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: TRI-COUNTY UHF-TV, INC.)
  • K53DX (Channel 53; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K59BT (Channel 59; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K61BJ (Channel 61; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K63BW (Channel 63; DONNELLY/HERMAN, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K18DU (Channel 18; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: TRI-COUNTY UHF-TV, INC.)
  • K55FW (Channel 55; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
  • K57BL (Channel 57; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4
  • 6 Mi E Of Tintah, Call Sign: WYF345
    Assigned Frequencies : 463.750 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/11/2003, Expiration Date: 09/14/2013
    Registrant: Aasness Farms, 26363 320th Ave, Wendell, MN 56590, Phone: (218) 369-2660, Email:
  • 6 Mi W Cr 1 .75 Mi S Sec 5 Lawrence Tws Cty Line, Call Sign: KNEM657
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.930 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/14/2002, Expiration Date: 11/02/2012, Certifier: Signature On File
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440
  • 1 Blk S Water Tower, Call Sign: KNFE904
    Assigned Frequencies : 157.725 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/27/1997, Expiration Date: 02/12/2002, Cancelation Date: 05/05/2002
    Registrant: Douglas Herman, Wendell, MN 56590, Phone: (218) 458-2111
  • 5 Mi N, Call Sign: KNFN260
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.595 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/14/1997, Expiration Date: 03/02/2002, Cancelation Date: 05/05/2002
    Registrant: Swift, Vernon:swift, Cliff Dba Swift Brothers, Wendell, MN 56590, Phone: (218) 458-2522


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-60A (Balloon, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 123BF , Serial Number: S60A-3139, Year manufactured: 1990, Airworthiness Date: 05/21/1990
    Registrant (Individual): Paul Brutlag, 27113 County Road 11, Wendell, MN 56590
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 337G (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1881M , Serial Number: 33701481, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 02/20/1973
    Registrant (Corporation): Brutlag Farms Inc, 27113 County Road 11, Wendell, MN 56590
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7CCM (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 85091 , Serial Number: 3833, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/12/1989
    Registrant (Individual): Paul D Brutlag, 27113 County Road 11, Wendell, MN 56590

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