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Verndale, MN
City in Wadena County, Minnesota.
Population
452
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
438
ZIP codes
0
Verndale and its ZIP codes
Verndale at a glance
- Verndale is about 6.1 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Verndale, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wadena County. PPP loans are for Verndale.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.8 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
Environment and hazard risk
Verndale, 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
78° / -1°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Verndale, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Verndale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AldrichCity | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| HewittCity | 6.1 mi | 2.1 |
| WadenaCity | 6.9 mi | 5.5 |
| BerthaCity | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| StaplesCity | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| BlufftonCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| Deer CreekCity | 15 mi | 4 |
| SebekaCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| Eagle BendCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| NimrodCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| MotleyCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| ClarissaCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| New York MillsCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| HenningCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| Parkers PrairieCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| BrowervilleCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Verndale, MN in?
- Verndale is in Wadena County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Verndale, MN?
- About 452 people live in Verndale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Verndale?
- Nearby places include Aldrich (4 mi), Hewitt (6.1 mi), Wadena (6.9 mi), Bertha (9.3 mi), Staples (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023