Wendell, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 165 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.8%
 
Males: 89  (54.1%)
Females: 76  (45.9%)
Median resident age:

42.7 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip code: 56590

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,036 (it was $35,625 in 2000)
Wendell:

$61,036
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,751 (it was $16,413 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $67,681 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Wendell:

$67,681
MN:

$314,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $697.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wendell: 84.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.5%
(17.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 36.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 75.0% for other race residents)
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  • Races in Wendell, MN (2022)
    • 14377.3%White alone
    • 3317.8%Hispanic
    • 52.7%Other race alone
    • 21.1%Two or more races
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Ancestries: Norwegian (35.3%), German (33.3%), American (7.8%), Swedish (5.9%), English (3.9%), Scandinavian (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1140 feet

Land area: 1.05 square miles.

Population density: 157 people per square mile   (very low).

Wendell, Minnesota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,222 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $545 (1.0%)

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 )

Latitude: 46.03 N, Longitude: 96.10 W

Area code: 218

Distribution of median household income in Wendell, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wendell, MN in 2022

Wendell satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $96,700
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $40,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Wendell, MN residents
Average permit cost in Wendell, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +18 (+11.3%).
Most common industries in Wendell, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.4%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.2%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.5%)
  • Machinery (8.9%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (7.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.6%)
  • Public administration (12.2%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Wendell, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Food processing workers (5.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Food processing workers (8.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Carpenters (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.8%)
  • Registered nurses (9.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.3%)

Average climate in Wendell, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Wendell-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Minnesota state average. It is 13% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1982, a category F3 (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 F3 tornado 23.5 miles away from the city center injured 11 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wendell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 25% 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 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 204.8 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 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 714.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 264.8 miles away from Wendell center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grant County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wendell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Wendell:

  • BARRETT CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BARRETT, MN)
  • PELICAN LAKE HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ASHBY, MN)

Airports located in Wendell:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wendell:

  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 18 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,863)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 30 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 37 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 66 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 66 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 69 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Ridgewater College (about 80 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Wendell: Wendell (A), Wendell Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Wendell: Trinity Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Grant County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.4%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.5%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Wendell (2011 data):

  • Eagle Bank: Wendell Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1945/07/30. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $113.2 mil, Deposits: $97.0 mil, headquarters in Glenwood, MN, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Eagle Investment Company, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Wendell:

Marital status in Wendell, MN
  • Never married: 24.9%
  • Now married: 46.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 21.6%

For population 25 years and over in Wendell:

  • High school or higher: 97.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.1
Minnesota average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wendell, MN (based on Grant County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,78415
Evangelical Protestant1,2008
Catholic5192
Other4-
None511-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Grant County:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Grant County:

8.32 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Grant County:

9.98 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.2%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Grant County:

11.3%
Minnesota:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.3%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.5%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
Wendell:

28.8
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Wendell:

18.6%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Wendell:

7.4%
State:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
Wendell:

29.0%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

56.9%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
Wendell:

72.2%
Minnesota:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Wendell, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 0$0 2$2,500
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,620
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,100
Totals for Government 0$0 8$5,220

Wendell government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $62,000 ($375.76)
    General - Other: $62,000 ($375.76)
    Water Utilities: $60,000 ($363.64)
    Regular Highways: $23,000 ($139.39)
    Sewerage: $16,000 ($96.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($96.97)
    Financial Administration: $14,000 ($84.85)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($48.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($42.42)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($24.24)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,000 ($6.06)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $23,000 ($139.39)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($78.79)

Wendell government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $16,000 ($96.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($96.97)
    Other: $15,000 ($90.91)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $3,000 ($18.18)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $21,000 ($127.27)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $47,000 ($284.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $36,000 ($218.18)
    Other: $32,000 ($193.94)
  • Tax - Property: $79,000 ($478.79)

Wendell government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $530,000 ($3212.12)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $522,000 ($3163.64)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,000 ($48.48)

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 Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Wendell, MN)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-60A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 123BF, N123BF, N-123BF, Serial Number: S60A-3139, Year manufactured: 1990, Airworthiness Date: 05/21/1990, Certificate Issue Date: 08/13/1990
    Registrant (Individual): Paul Brutlag, 27113 County Road 11, Wendell, MN 56590
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 337G (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, N1881M, N-1881M, Serial Number: 33701481, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 02/20/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 10/27/1978
    Registrant (Corporation): Brutlag Farms Inc, 27113 County Road 11, Wendell, MN 56590
  • Aircraft: NORTH AMERICAN T-6G (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: P & W R-1340-AN-1 (550 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 279SQ, N279SQ, N-279SQ, Serial Number: 50-1279, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 06/11/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 02/16/2011
    Registrant (Corporation): Brutlag Farms Inc, 27113 County Road 11, Wendell, MN 56590
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7CCM (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 85091, N85091, N-85091, Serial Number: 3833, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/12/1989, Certificate Issue Date: 06/02/1982
    Registrant (Individual): Paul D Brutlag, 27113 County Road 11, Wendell, MN 56590

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wendell, MN
  • 48.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.4%Electricity
  • 20.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.7%Wood
  • 2.9%Utility gas
  • 1.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wendell, MN
  • 64.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Wendell compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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