Otter Tail County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
60,281 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,912 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$252,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$559 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$704 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fergus Falls Urban Area
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fergus Falls Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 9
Feb 1 6 14
Mar 1 8 27
Apr 2 3 42
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 1 7 29
Dec 1 7 14

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Battle Lake Elementary
8 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Battle Lake Secondary
8 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Underwood Elementary
11 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Underwood Alp
11 miles, SW
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Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
57 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Perham Health
14 miles, NE • 5 star
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
19 miles, W • 4.1 star
Tri County Hospital
28 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hector International Airport
63 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
75 miles, E • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
85 miles, NE • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
99 miles, SE • 1 star
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