Wahpeton, ND is a small city located in Richland County and is part of the Fargo–Moorhead metropolitan area. It is home to around 7,900 residents and boasts of its low cost of living, which can be seen by the 2 bedroom rent at only $840 compared to the US average of $1,430. Its grocery cost index is also lower than the US average at 95 versus 100 in the US. Notable companies in Wahpeton include Interstate Engineering Corporation, CHS Dakota Plains Ag Center, RDO Equipment Co., Valley Home Care & Hospice Services Inc., Petersen Manufacturing Company Inc., and more. The city has several major employers such as North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS), Bremer Bank, Family Fare Supermarket, and Walmart Supercenter. Additionally, Wahpeton is home to several popular attractions such as Bois de Sioux Golf Course, Chahinkapa Zoo, Red River Valley Speedway and much more.
Wahpeton has an unemployment rate of 3.5%. The US average is 6.0%.
Wahpeton has seen the job market decrease by -4.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Wahpeton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Wahpeton is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Wahpeton is 2.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Wahpeton
- The average income of a Wahpeton resident is $26,281 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Wahpeton resident is $45,000 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.