Fergus Falls, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
14,138 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,865 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$173,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$528 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$758 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Otter Tail County
1
Fergus Falls Urban Area
1
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Otter Tail County
3
Fergus Falls Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 9
Feb 1 6 14
Mar 1 8 27
Apr 2 2 43
May 2 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 1 7 29
Dec 1 7 14

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 37% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 9, MN State House District 9A, MN
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Schools

Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
49 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
St Francis Medical Center
25 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Hector International Airport
56 miles, N • 1.4 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
93 miles, E • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
100 miles, NE • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
110 miles, SE • 1 star
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