Wadena County
| Year | Rank | 100/20 Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #8 of 87 | 99.32% |
| 2022 | #7 of 87 | 98.88% |
| 2021 | #13 of 87 | 97.29% |
| 2020 | #13 of 87 | 95.53% |
| 2019 | #17 of 87 | 91.07% |
| 2018 | #53 of 87 | 49.91% |
| 2017 | #49 of 87 | 45.69% |
Wadena County: Into the Iop 10!
Wadena County ranks 8 for broadband access out of 87 counties. They have 99.32 percent coverage to broadband of 100 Mbps down and 20 up. They have 38 households without access to broadband at that speed. Estimates indicate that it will cost $353400 to get to ubiquitous broadband in the county.
Wadena County saw a great jump in access in 2019. There has bee incremental improvement since then and now they are 38 households away from ubiquitous coverage.
They retain their green ranking.
Household Density
10.4
Number of Providers
15
As of 2023 · Source: MN DEED
Households with Device Access
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Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
Yes
Has Received MN Grant(s)
Yes
2015 – West Central Telephone Association Hwy 71 Wadena NORTH Expansion Project – Grant Award: $193,515
WCTA (West Central Telephone Association) – Rural Staples Phase I Project – GRANT $555,355