Wabasso

Phone:	(507) 342-5519
Fax:	(507) 342-2213
Email:	cwab@redred.com
Web Site:	http://www.wabasso.org
Address:	PO Box 60
Zip:	56293-0060
County:	Redwood
Council Meeting:	Times: 2nd Mon, 7:00pm
Population:	686

City of Wabasso

Population

Total Population

721

Population
Growth Rate

0.34%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

18.500

Housing & Income

Households

292

Total Housing Units

312

Owner Occupied

231

Renter Occupied

61

Vacant

20

Median Home Value

$115,566

Average Home Value

$153,571

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.34%

Per Capita Income

1.94%

Income Projection

Median Household

$57,773 $65,095

Average Household

$71,843 $79,254

Per Capita

$28,995 $31,916

Workforce

Total Businesses

61

Total Employed

543

Workers 16+

377

2020 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

7

Employed

180

2020 Sports/Hobby/Book/Music

Businesses

1

Employed

150

2020 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

3

Employed

101

2020 Accommodation/Food Service

Businesses

5

Employed

42

2020 HealthCare/Social Assist

Businesses

4

Employed

40

2020 Other Service excl Pub Admin

Businesses

16

Employed

39

Some
High School

11

Graduated
High School

164

Associates
Degree

46

Bachelor's
Degree

98

Graduate
Degree

32

Average Commute Time

18 min.

Resident Commuters

329

Non-Resident Commuters

46

Drive Alone

290

Carpooled

29

Public

0

Work At Home

8

Schult Homes has been a long standing member of the Redwood community and the Redwood Area Development Corporation. The company opened its doors in the area in 1974, and has been building beautiful homes with superior workmanship in the region since. Scott Thomas, Facility General Manager of Schult Homes, explains how being located in Redwood Falls has positively impacted the business and the area.

Read more about Schult Homes: Building Superior Homes in Redwood Falls and Beyond

A&W Furniture and Laney Lu's Boutique Stands Firm Despite COVID-19

_{COVID-19 brought many challenges to people and businesses alike during the past few months. While some stores have been forced to permanently close their doors, many are able to survive, and even thrive, in the face of this adversity. A&W Furniture is one store that remains stronger than ever.}

Read more about A&W Furniture and Laney Lu's Boutique Stands Firm Despite COVID-19 here

RADC Offers Grant Writing Expertise

"Our approach is that the entity is the expert in the subject matter, and we’re providing expertise to help them be successful with the grant application process."

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Preparing the Workforce for the Future

Projections indicate that Minnesota may have 400,000 unfilled jobs by 2024 due to a wave of Baby Boomer retirements and a shortage of skilled workers to take their place. While two-thirds of these jobs require post secondary education or training, a four-year college degree isn't always necessary.

Thanks to a generous donation from philanthropist Orrin Estebo, the Redwood Falls Area School District will have the tools to proactively address the imminent workforce skills gap to ensure talent needs are met in areas like manufacturing, construction and healthcare.

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The Redwood Area Communities Foundation: A Core Supporter of the Community

The Redwood Area Communities Foundation is an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit entity organized for the welfare and benefit of Redwood County residents and organizations. The RACF’s focus is on those who live or have their principal place of business in Redwood County or within a 10 mile radius. The RACF was established in 1988.

Redwood Area Communities Foundation works hand in hand with the Redwood Area Development Corporation to improve the quality of life for local communities and their residents, to benefit public school districts and any charitable organizations operating in Redwood County and to provide scholarships and loans to students living here.

Read more about The Redwood Area Communities Foundation: A Core Supporter of the Community