Otter Tail County Summary

Life in Otter Tail County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Otter Tail County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Otter Tail County:

  • The population in Otter Tail County is 60,072.

  • The median home value in Otter Tail County is $309,146.

  • The median income in Otter Tail County is $67,990.

  • The median rent in Otter Tail County is $769.

  • The unemployment rate in Otter Tail County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Otter Tail County is 8.7%.

  • The average high in Otter Tail County is 61.0° and there are 60.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Otter Tail County

List Of Cities & Towns in Otter Tail County

Fergus Falls, MN Population 14,108

Wadena, MN Population 4,328

Perham, MN Population 3,524

Pelican Rapids, MN Population 2,589

Parkers Prairie, MN Population 1,209

New York Mills, MN Population 1,166

Henning, MN Population 771

Battle Lake, MN Population 744

Rothsay, MN Population 509

Ottertail, MN Population 478

Underwood, MN Population 420

Dalton, MN Population 295

Deer Creek, MN Population 253

Bluffton, MN Population 253

Dent, MN Population 244

Vergas, MN Population 242

Erhard, MN Population 157

Elizabeth, MN Population 136

Clitherall, MN Population 108

Vining, MN Population 97

Richville, MN Population 48

Urbank, MN Population 34

Map Of Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Otter Tail County is 61.0°.

  • There are 62.85 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 60.4 inches of rain each year with 13.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:42 hours of sun each day in Otter Tail County.

StatOtter Tail County
Mean High61.0
Nice Days62.85
Rainfall60.4
Snowfall13.8
Sunny_hours4:42
61.0°
Average High
60.4
Inches of Rain

Otter Tail County Photos

Fergus Falls City Hall On Labor Day
Source: Wikipedia User Elizabeth A. Armour | CC BY-SA 3.0
Fergusfalls Cityhall
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Pelican Rapids Mn
Source: Public Domain
Rainbow At Faith Church
Source: Wikipedia User Greg Ness | CC BY 2.0
Perhamvillagehall Ottertailcounty
Source: Wikipedia User Ben Franske | GFDL
Fema      Tornado Damage And Debris In Minnesota
Source: Public Domain

Otter Tail County Demographics

Population over time in Otter Tail County

The current population in Otter Tail County is 60,072. The population has increased 2.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 59,728 2.2%
2021 58,416 0.4%
2020 58,195 -

Gender in Otter Tail County

  • Otter Tail County is 49.4% female with 29,690 female residents.

  • Otter Tail County is 50.6% male with 30,382 male residents.

Female
49.4% (29,690)
Male
50.6% (30,382)
Gender Otter Tail County MN USA
Female 49.4% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 50.6% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County is:

  • 91.1% White with 54,732 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 600 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 138 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 298 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 30 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 197 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 1,833 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.7% Hispanic with 2,244 Hispanic residents.

White
91.1% (54,732)
African American
1.0% (600)
American Indian
0.2% (138)
Asian
0.5% (298)
Hawaiian
0.0% (30)
Other
0.3% (197)
Two Or More
3.1% (1,833)
Hispanic
3.7% (2,244)

Table: Otter Tail County By Race

Race Otter Tail County MN USA
White 91.1% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.7% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Otter Tail County, Minnesota

  • 4.1% of households in Otter Tail County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Otter Tail County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Otter Tail County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Otter Tail County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Otter Tail County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Otter Tail County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Otter Tail County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Otter Tail County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Otter Tail County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Otter Tail County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.1% (2,450)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (2,266)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.0% (4,811)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (5,242)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (7,697)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (10,188)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.6% (8,778)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.0% (10,839)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.6% (3,979)
$200,000 or more
6.4% (3,817)
Income Otter Tail County MN USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.0% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.0% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.4% 11.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Otter Tail County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Otter Tail County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Otter Tail County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Otter Tail County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Otter Tail County completed some college.

  • 16.0% of adults in Otter Tail County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Otter Tail County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Otter Tail County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Otter Tail County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Otter Tail County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,802)
9-12th Grade
4% (2,402)
High School / GED
27% (16,219)
Some College
23% (13,816)
Associate's Degree
16% (9,611)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (10,812)
Master's Degree
6% (3,604)
Professional Degree
2% (1,201)
Doctorate Degree
1% (600)
Education Otter Tail County MN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 27% 24% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 16% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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