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Waubun, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 402 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.2%
 
Males: 195  (48.7%)
Females: 207  (51.3%)
Median resident age:

31.1 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56589.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,848 (it was $31,042 in 2000)
Waubun:

$55,848
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,254 (it was $14,968 in 2000)

Waubun city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $88,413 (it was $50,700 in 2000)
Waubun:

$88,413
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $111,539; detached houses: $112,478; mobile homes: $98,843

Median gross rent in 2022: $719.

March 2022 cost of living index in Waubun: 84.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.4%
(9.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.0% for American Indian residents, 18.6% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Waubun, MN (2022)
    • 14636.9%American Indian alone
    • 13133.1%White alone
    • 12531.6%Two or more races
    • 20.5%Asian alone
    • 10.3%Black alone
    • 10.3%Hispanic

Races in Waubun detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (10.6%), Norwegian (10.6%), American (2.9%), Scandinavian (2.4%), Czech (1.8%), Italian (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1240 feet

Land area: 0.51 square miles.

Population density: 786 people per square mile   (low).

Waubun, Minnesota map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,407 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,051 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (46.3 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (200.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (549.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ogema, MN (2.4 miles),
White Earth, MN (2.8 miles ),
Mahnomen, MN (3.0 miles ),
Riverland, MN (3.1 miles ),
Beaulieu, MN (3.5 miles),
Callaway, MN (3.7 miles),
The Ranch, MN (3.9 miles),
Naytahwaush, MN (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 47.18 N, Longitude: 95.94 W

Area code: 218

Distribution of median household income in Waubun, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Waubun, MN in 2022
Waubun satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Waubun, MN residents
Average permit cost in Waubun, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+3.1%).
Most common industries in Waubun, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (23.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (10.5%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.2%)
  • Educational services (13.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (13.0%)
  • Truck transportation (10.9%)
  • Wood products (8.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (32.7%)
  • Health care (16.3%)
  • Public administration (10.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.2%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Waubun, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Construction laborers (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.8%)
  • Construction laborers (9.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (15.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (11.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.1%)
  • Registered nurses (4.1%)

Average climate in Waubun, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 55.3. This is better than average.

City:

55.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.29. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.29
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Waubun-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Minnesota state average. It is 24% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 25.6 miles away from the Waubun city center killed 10 people and injured 103 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/28/1975, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 38.4 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Waubun-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 31% 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 104.9 miles away from Waubun center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 105.8 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 265.0 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 106.1 miles away from Waubun center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 730.1 miles away from Waubun center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 152.1 miles away from Waubun center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mahnomen County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Waubun topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Waubun:

  • MAHNOMEN HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MAHNOMEN, MN)

located in Waubun:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Waubun:

  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 45 miles; Moorhead, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,096)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 45 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 46 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Bemidji State University (about 55 miles; Bemidji, MN; FT enrollment: 4,316)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 63 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 66 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 71 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)

Public high schools in Waubun:

Public elementary/middle school in Waubun:

See full list of schools located in Waubun

Points of interest:

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

Churches in Waubun include: Trinity Lutheran Church (A), Circle of Faith Congregational Church (B), Saint Ann's Catholic Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Anns Cemetery (1), Waubun Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Mahnomen 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:

2.5 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.5%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

12.5%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Waubun (2011 data):

  • Midwest Bank: Waubun Branch at 1211 First Street, branch established on 1998/06/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $299.8 mil, Deposits: $265.2 mil, headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Midwest Bank Group, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Waubun:

Marital status in Waubun, MN
  • Never married: 39.0%
  • Now married: 39.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 18.4%

For population 25 years and over in Waubun:

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Waubun
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Waubun, MN (based on Mahnomen County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,8006
Mainline Protestant8846
Evangelical Protestant3403
Other2-
None2,387-
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: 2
This county:

3.92 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

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

9.81 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Mahnomen County:

3.92 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
State:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Mahnomen County:

27.4%
State:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

21.4%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Waubun:

46.5%
State:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Waubun:

39.0%
State:

48.4%

Average BMI:
Waubun:

29.0
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Waubun:

20.0%
Minnesota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Waubun:

10.4%
Minnesota:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Waubun:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Waubun:

35.1%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
Waubun:

49.8%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
Waubun:

74.0%
Minnesota:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Waubun, 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
Streets and Highways 1$12,440$149,2800$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 10$6,834
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$6,339
Other and Unallocable 0$0 5$4,668
Firefighters 0$0 23$2,419
Financial Administration 0$0 1$269
Totals for Government 1$12,440$149,28040$20,529

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $93,000 ($231.34)
    General - Other: $54,000 ($134.33)
    Regular Highways: $50,000 ($124.38)
    Sewerage: $41,000 ($101.99)
    Local Fire Protection: $23,000 ($57.21)
    Police Protection: $16,000 ($39.80)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($32.34)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($14.93)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($12.44)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($7.46)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($7.46)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $14,000 ($34.83)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($14.93)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $40,000 ($99.50)
    Other: $13,000 ($32.34)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($22.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($4.98)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $24,000 ($59.70)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $87,000 ($216.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $110,000 ($273.63)
    Other: $21,000 ($52.24)
  • Tax - Property: $112,000 ($278.61)
    Other License: $3,000 ($7.46)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $192,000 ($477.61)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $151,000 ($375.62)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $54,000 ($134.33)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,000 ($34.83)

Strongest AM radio stations in Waubun:

  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KQWB (1660 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKCQ (1480 AM; 5 kW; FOSSTON, MN; Owner: PINE TO PRAIRIE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KVOX (1280 AM; 5 kW; MOORHEAD, MN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KKBJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; BEMIDJI, MN; Owner: R.P. BROADCASTING)

Strongest FM radio stations in Waubun:

  • KRVI (95.1 FM; DETROIT LAKES, MN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRCQ (102.3 FM; DETROIT LAKES, MN; Owner: DETROIT LAKES BROADCASTING COMPANY,)
  • KRJM (101.5 FM; MAHNOMEN, MN; Owner: R & J BROADCASTING)

Waubun fatal accident list:

Nov 19, 2010 07:22 PM, Us-59, Lat: 47.191319, Lon: -95.933147, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 2, 2003 87:99 PM, Sr-113, Lat: 47.180489, Lon: -95.933122, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 22, 1999 08:17 PM, Us-59, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 4, 1999 01:08 PM, Sr-113, Lat: 47.180489, Lon: -95.933122, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 29, 1993 09:04 PM, M14, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.7mTotal length
  • 15Total average daily traffic
  • 15Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • cicily wallace, Waller Avenue (Lat: 47.181222 Lon: -95.950444), Type: 78.9, Structure height: 27087 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Rcc Minnesota, Inc., Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Ste #150 Gasa5reg, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • cicily wallace, Waller Avenue, Type: 78.9, Structure height: 27087 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Rcc Minnesota, Inc., Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Ste #150 Gasa5reg, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Edward G Roach, 1510 State Hwy 113 (Mn16814-B) (Lat: 47.181528 Lon: -95.950528), Type: 79.2, Structure height: 27087 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Vi, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 1510 State Hwy 113 (Mn16814-B) (Lat: 47.181528 Lon: -95.950528), Type: 79.2, Structure height: 27087 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Vi, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 1510 State Hwy 113 (Mn16814-B) (Lat: 47.181528 Lon: -95.950528), Type: 79.2, Structure height: 27087 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Vi, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 1510 State Hwy 113 (Mn16814-B) (Lat: 47.181528 Lon: -95.950528), Type: 79.2, Structure height: 27087 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Vi, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Gina Cacciatore, Waller Avenue (Lat: 47.181222 Lon: -95.950444), Type: 78.9, Structure height: 27087 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Rcc Minnesota, Inc., Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Ste #150 Gasa5reg, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • On Th 113 24 Mi E (Lat: 47.144694 Lon: -95.452250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 49 m, Overall height: 55 m, Call Sign: WPAM853,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.265 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2022, Expiration Date: 08/20/2032, Certifier: Joseph G Dobesh Iii, Registrant: Department Of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, MN 55155, Phone: (651) 259-5513, Fax: (651) 234-7960, Email:

  • JUGGLER LAKE, Th 113 (Lat: 47.144722 Lon: -95.451944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 49.4 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WPZV582,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.680 MHz, 154.680 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2004, Expiration Date: 03/23/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/18/2012, Certifier: Thomas E Alsh, Registrant: State Of Minnesota, 395 John Ireland Blvd Ms730, Saint Paul, MN 55155, Phone: (651) 296-7418, Fax: (651) 297-5735, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Th113 24 Mi East Of (Lat: 47.144667 Lon: -95.452222), Overall height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WPNJ206,
    Assigned Frequencies: 959.150 MHz, Grant Date: 09/20/2002, Expiration Date: 12/01/2012, Cancellation Date: 07/08/2004, Phone: (612) 296-8364

  • Juggler Lake, T.H 1134 24 Miles East Of Waubun (Lat: 47.144694 Lon: -95.452250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WPYG229,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6815.62 MHz, Grant Date: 06/02/2023, Expiration Date: 08/05/2033, Certifier: James R Mohn, Registrant: Minnesota Dept Of Transportation, 1500 W County Rd B2, Ms730, Roseville, MN 55113, Phone: (651) 234-7961, Fax: (651) 234-7960, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

3
  • 0.2 Km S On Sr 113 1.5 Km E Of Elbow Lake Village (Lat: 47.150778 Lon: -95.532528), Overall height: 127.4 m, Call Sign: KNKK647,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.100 MHz, 158.100 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/1998, Expiration Date: 07/01/2008, Cancellation Date: 01/22/2008, Certifier: Elizabeth L Kohler, Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chtd., 1650 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8661, Email:

  • 7.8 Miles East Of (Lat: 47.180500 Lon: -95.778083), Call Sign: KNKM409,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.100 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/1998, Expiration Date: 07/01/2008, Cancellation Date: 01/22/2008, Certifier: Elizabeth L Kohler, Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chtd., 1650 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8661, Email:

  • 7.8 Mi. E Of Waubun (Lat: 47.180500 Lon: -95.778083), Call Sign: WSI708,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.625 MHz, Expiration Date: 07/01/1998, Cancellation Date: 04/05/1999, Registrant: Twin Valley-Ulen Telephone Company, 204 Main Avenue West, Twin Valley,, MN 56584


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KA0YLD, Licensee ID: L01203695, Grant Date: 10/19/2006, Expiration Date: 11/13/2016, Cancellation Date: 11/14/2018, Registrant: Steve M Schmidt, 37665 Spring Valley Lane, Waubun, MN 56589

  • Call Sign: KD0FMJ, Licensee ID: L01439885, Grant Date: 09/05/2018, Expiration Date: 10/27/2028, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2024, Certifier: Carson T Gardner, Registrant: Carson T Gardner, 37217 County Hwy 35, Waubun, MN 56589

  • Call Sign: N0JIB, Previous Call Sign: KD0FMJ, Licensee ID: L01439885, Grant Date: 03/09/2024, Expiration Date: 03/09/2034, Certifier: Carson T Gardner, Registrant: Carson T Gardner, 37217 County Hwy 35, Waubun, MN 56589


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: MAULE MX-7-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3134W, N3134W, N-3134W, Serial Number: 19027C, Airworthiness Date: 06/27/1994, Certificate Issue Date: 09/25/2018
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Paul H Brehm, Po Box 157, Waubun, MN 56589, Other Owners: Barbara A Brehm
  • Aircraft: PIPER J-3 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 56 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3623N, N3623N, N-3623N, Serial Number: 22875, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 07/31/1995, Certificate Issue Date: 10/10/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Michael B Syverson, 38501 State Highway 113, Waubun, MN 56589
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3851M, N3851M, N-3851M, Serial Number: 12-2571, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 05/19/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/16/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Michael B Syverson, 38501 State Highway 113, Waubun, MN 56589
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7BCM (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 82199, N82199, N-82199, Serial Number: 7AC-827, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 06/01/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 04/02/1981
    Registrant (Individual): Michael B Syverson, 38501 St Hwy 113, Waubun, MN 56589

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fires - 27 took place in 2012, and the least - 1 in 2008. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Waubun, MN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (44.0%), and Structure Fires (34.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Waubun, MN
    • 6244.0%Outside Fires
    • 4934.8%Structure Fires
    • 2215.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 85.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Waubun, MN
Most common first names in Waubun, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph1479.2 years
John1180.3 years
William1180.6 years
Henry1080.1 years
Frank1078.7 years
Robert965.1 years
George879.5 years
Mary886.8 years
Anna787.3 years
James773.4 years
Most common last names in Waubun, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Pederson882.5 years
Bement869.3 years
Stalboerger778.9 years
Nelson781.1 years
Sullivan676.2 years
Reller678.5 years
Miller675.2 years
Kemper676.3 years
Kersting680.7 years
Peterson566.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Waubun, MN
  • 47.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.9%Electricity
  • 11.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.7%Utility gas
  • 2.8%Wood
  • 0.9%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Waubun, MN
  • 65.0%Electricity
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.0%Utility gas
  • 5.0%No fuel used


Waubun 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 below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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