Pelican Rapids, MN
Living in Pelican Rapids
Bikeability72
Walkability93
Commute97
Public Transit63
Affordability99
Public Safety90
Airports6
Hospitals81
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation-197 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black11%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school31%
High school graduate32%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector88%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation39%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office14%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van73%
Public transportation2%
Walked20%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$330Median Monthly Rent-$100 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas61%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pelican Rapids
United States45
Minnesota28
Otter Tail County11
Property Crime in Pelican Rapids
United States48
Minnesota45
Otter Tail County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump62%
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 Pelican Rapids
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado23
Blizzard12
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pelican Rapids, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pelican Rapids, MN
Faith Christian School
18 miles, NE
Morning Son Christian School
19 miles, S
Our Lady of Victory Elementary School
20 miles, S
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy
20 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Pelican Rapids, MN
Minnesota State University Moorhead
38 miles, NW
Concordia College at Moorhead
38 miles, NW
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
41 miles, NW
University of Minnesota-Morris
68 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pelican Rapids, MN
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
20 miles, S
Community Behavioral Hospital Fergus Falls
20 miles, S
Essentia Health St Marys-Detroit Lakes
20 miles, NE
Perham Health
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Pelican Rapids, MN
Hector International Airport
42 miles, NW
Bemidji Regional Airport
85 miles, NE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
94 miles, E
Grand Forks International Airport
108 miles, NW