Otter Tail County, MN

Living in Otter Tail County

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 55
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 66
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Schools 75
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Residents

58k Population +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

$59k Median 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

$189k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$567 Median 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

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St Henrys Area School
15 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Otter Tail County, MN

Hospitals

Hospitals near Otter Tail County, MN

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Perham Health
14 miles, NE
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Tri County Hospital
28 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Otter Tail County, MN

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