Wabasha, Minnesota
City · Population 2,598 · #230 in Minnesota
About Wabasha
Wabasha is a small town in southeastern Minnesota with an estimated population of 2,598.
Officially, Wabasha is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.19 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 317 residents per square mile.
📰 Wabasha News Today
- Update: Two Off-duty Wabasha, MN, Firefighters, Civilian Killed in Boat Crash Identified firehouse.com · Jul 15
- Authorities identify victims in Lake Pepin boat crash, 2 were Wabasha firefighters WEAU · Jul 13
- Twin Cities Motorcyclist Taken to Hospital After Crashing on Hwy. 60 Near Wabasha krocnews.com · Aug 10
- State seeks aggravated sentence in Wabasha wrestling coach's sex abuse case Post Bulletin · Aug 12
- Wabasha residents grieve following fatal boat crash on Lake Pepin: "They're just wonderful people" CBS News · Jul 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wabasha Unique
- The only place in America named Wabasha — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wabasha
- Stacy's Kitchen
- The Eagle's Nest — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- National Eagle Center · Attraction
- Arrowhead Bluffs Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wabasha
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Wabasha
- WABASHA-KELLOGG ELEMENTARY
- WABASHA-KELLOGG SECONDARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- St Elizabeth Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,598
Rank in state#230 of 855
Land area8.19 sq mi
Density317/sq mi
Coordinates44.3711, -92.0457