Otter Tail County, MN
Living in Otter Tail County
Bikeability33
Walkability55
Commute76
Public Transit34
Affordability73
Public Safety90
Airports6
Hospitals84
Colleges66
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Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
58kPopulation+656 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate30%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$189kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$567Median Monthly Rent+$114 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas27%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Otter Tail County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Otter Tail County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 14 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 43 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 14 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Otter Tail County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding21
Tornado21
Blizzard10
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Otter Tail County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Otter Tail County, MN
St Paul's Lutheran School
14 miles, NE
St Henrys Area School
15 miles, NE
Morning Son Christian School
19 miles, SW
Our Lady of Victory Elementary School
19 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Otter Tail County, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
57 miles, S
Minnesota State University Moorhead
59 miles, NW
Concordia College at Moorhead
59 miles, NW
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
62 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Otter Tail County, MN
Perham Health
14 miles, NE
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
19 miles, SW
Community Behavioral Hospital Fergus Falls
21 miles, SW
Tri County Hospital
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Otter Tail County, MN
Hector International Airport
63 miles, NW
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
75 miles, E
Bemidji Regional Airport
85 miles, NE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
99 miles, SE