Fergus Falls, MN
Living in Fergus Falls
Bikeability54
Walkability68
Commute100
Public Transit53
Affordability99
Public Safety82
Airports5
Hospitals82
Colleges65
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Schools66
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Residents
14kPopulation+354 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$5.7k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office21%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation3%
Walked6%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$575Median Monthly Rent+$119 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas3%
Utility gas61%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fergus Falls
United States45
Minnesota28
Otter Tail County11
Property Crime in Fergus Falls
United States48
Minnesota45
Otter Tail County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 15 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fergus Falls
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding19
Tornado19
Blizzard10
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fergus Falls, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fergus Falls, MN
Our Lady of Victory Elementary School
0 miles, W
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy
1 miles, SW
Morning Son Christian School
1 miles, N
Destiny Academy
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Fergus Falls, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
49 miles, S
Concordia College at Moorhead
52 miles, NW
Minnesota State University Moorhead
52 miles, NW
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
54 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fergus Falls, MN
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
1 miles, S
Community Behavioral Hospital Fergus Falls
2 miles, SW
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
21 miles, S
St Francis Medical Center
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Fergus Falls, MN
Hector International Airport
56 miles, NW
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
93 miles, E
Bemidji Regional Airport
100 miles, NE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
110 miles, SE