Wadena
City in Fayette County, Iowa

Wadena is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, with 209 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 883 ft (269 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arlington, 6.3 miles S.
- 209residents (2020 Census)
- 883 ftelevation · 269 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 278 / sq mipopulation density
- 52169ZIP code
About Wadena
Wadena is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 209 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Wadena
- Median household income
- $38,750
- Median home value
- $94,200
- Median rent
- $532/mo
- Median age
- 53.6
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Wadena had 209 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 209 |
|---|---|
| Density | 278 per sq mi (107 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wadena at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 209 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8397° N, 91.6594° W |
| ZIP code | 52169 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1981570 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wadena
- Arlington6.3 mi S
- Volga6.5 mi SE
- Fayette7.3 mi W
- Elgin8.1 mi N
- Clermont11.1 mi N
- West Union11.3 mi NW
- Randalia11.6 mi W
- Maynard12.0 mi SW
- Strawberry Point12.7 mi SE
- Elkader13.1 mi E
- St. Olaf15.0 mi NE
- Aurora15.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wadena
What county is Wadena in?
Wadena is in Fayette County, Iowa.
What is the population of Wadena, IA?
209 people lived in Wadena at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wadena, IA?
The ZIP code of Wadena is 52169.
What is the elevation of Wadena?
883 feet (269 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wadena?
Arlington (6.3 mi), Volga (6.5 mi), Fayette (7.3 mi), Elgin (8.1 mi), Clermont (11.1 mi).
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