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Menahga, MN
City in Wadena County, Minnesota.
Population
1,343
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
362
ZIP codes
0
Menahga and its ZIP codes
Menahga at a glance
- Menahga is about 5 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,036, 35% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,500 (53% below Minnesota) and median rent is $734 a month.
Local data for Menahga, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Menahga, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,036
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$155,500
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (321), Norwegian Americans (233), Irish Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wadena County. PPP loans are for Menahga.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,367
5,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,596
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $7,554 per person
How people get to work
Menahga, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Menahga, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -3°F
23.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Menahga, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Menahga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HubbardCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| SebekaCity | 8.5 mi | 2.5 |
| Park RapidsCity | 12 mi | 7.4 |
| Wolf LakeCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| NimrodCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| OsageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| NevisCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| WadenaCity | 20 mi | 5.5 |
| BlufftonCity | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| New York MillsCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| Pine PointCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| VerndaleCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| PerhamCity | 25 mi | 3.6 |
| AkeleyCity | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| Deer CreekCity | 27 mi | 4 |
| AldrichCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Menahga, MN in?
- Menahga is in Wadena County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Menahga, MN?
- About 1,343 people live in Menahga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Menahga?
- Nearby places include Hubbard (7.8 mi), Sebeka (8.5 mi), Park Rapids (12 mi), Wolf Lake (13 mi), Nimrod (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023