Fergus Falls, MN

Minnesota · Wilkin County

Fergus Falls is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 14,138. Residents earn $50,865 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

14,138 Population 982/sq mi density

$50,865 Median Income $33,280 per capita

$173,300 Home Value $193,374 Zillow

$839 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent

42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

338 Violent Crime/100K 4,410 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$50,865 median income, 4.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$173,300 home value, $839/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

338 violent crimes/100K (11% below avg)

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $50,865

32% lower than US avg

Home Value $173,300

39% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 338/100K

11% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 27.8%

18% lower than US avg

Median Rent $839

28% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.7%

11% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.6%

28% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.1%

59% lower than US avg

How Fergus Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population14,138

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density982/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+

Median Income$50,865

Per Capita$33,280

Unemployment4.6%

Poverty5.1%

County GDP$386M

Commute13 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$173,300

Rent$839

Ownership63.5%

Zillow$193,374

Housing Units7,028

Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

Violent338/100K

Property4,410/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault237/100K

Burglary432/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%

Uninsured8.0%

Smoking17.3%

Depression26.4%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)

AQI36 (Good)

Rain26.9 in/yr

Sunny Days276/yr

Elevation1,195 ft (364 m)

Education

Bachelor's+27.8%

High School+95.5%

Graduate+7.3%

School Score5.77

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%

Commute13 min

Broadband85.1%

EV Stations4

Libraries1

Is Fergus Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fergus Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Fergus Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fergus Falls is $50,865, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fergus Falls is $173,300, 39% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Fergus Falls is below the national average at 338 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,410 per 100,000, 125% above the national average.

Education

27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Fergus Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Fergus Falls has a population of 14,138 with a density of 982 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53% female and 47% male. The city is predominantly White (91.1%), with 1.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.5% of residents. 7.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 21.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 95.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

14,138

Total Population

982

People / sq mi

42.0yrs

Median Age

8% above US avg

15.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%

Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

Fergus Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.5%

25% above US avg

Spanish 1.5%

89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fergus Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fergus Falls is $50,865, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,280 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,077, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 208 business establishments, including 7 restaurants. The cost of living index is 98.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fergus Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$50,865
	32% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,280
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,077
IRS Avg AGI	$71,164
Gini Index	0.450 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.6%
	28% above US avg
Poverty Rate	5.1%
	59% below US avg
Establishments (County)	208
County GDP	$386M

Business (County)

Restaurants	7
Healthcare	20
Retail	20
Manufacturing	4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,733
	7% above US avg
Cost of Living	98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	12.8 min
Drive Alone	69.7%
Public Transit	2.2%
Work from Home	10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Fergus Falls is $173,300, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $193,374, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.6% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $839 (28% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $899 for a one-bedroom to $1,125 for a two-bedroom apartment. 63.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 7,028 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1971. The average annual property tax is $3,733. 30.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$173,300
	39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$193,374
Median List Price	$244,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$244,450
$/Sq Ft	$113
Homes Sold	8
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.6%
Price Drops	27.8%
Inventory	18

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$839
	28% below US avg
Rent Burden	30.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$809
1 Bedroom	$899
2 Bedrooms	$1,125
3 Bedrooms	$1,483
4 Bedrooms	$1,698

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	63.5%
Owner-Occupied	63.5%
Renter-Occupied	36.5%
Housing Units	7,028
Median Year Built	1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,733
	7% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.15%

In Fergus Falls, 35.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 26.6% have high blood pressure. 17.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 19.9% report binge drinking. 24.9% are physically inactive. 26.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.9% experience frequent mental distress. 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,198. The dentist ratio is 1:3,175. 56.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.5 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-23)

PM2.5

2.8

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

3.0

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

2.3

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

75.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.4

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

140.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Fergus Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.7%
	11% above US avg
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	26.6%
Asthma	10.6%
COPD	6.0%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.3%
	24% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.9%
Physical Inactivity	24.9%
Depression	26.4%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	12.4%
Short Sleep	32.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.4%
Uninsured	8.0%
	7% below US avg
Primary Care	1:3,198
Dentists	1:3,175
Mental Health	1:371
Checkup Rate	71.5%
Dental Visits	65.1%
Premature Death	9,030/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.5/10
Exercise Access	56.8%
Healthcare Facilities	20

Fergus Falls has a violent crime rate of 338 per 100,000 residents, 11% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 237.4 per 100,000, robbery at 28.8, rape at 71.9. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,410 per 100,000, 125% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,791, burglary at 432, vehicle theft at 187 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 1 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Fergus Falls receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Fergus Falls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	338.1/100K
	11% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	71.9/100K
Robbery	28.8/100K
Assault	237.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	4,410.1/100K
	125% above US avg
Burglary	431.7/100K
Theft	3,791.4/100K
Vehicle Theft	187.1/100K
Arson	7.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1
Traffic Accidents	170
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Fergus Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,195 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	41.9°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,195 ft (364 m)
Area	15.4 sq mi (39.8 km²)
Population Density	982/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2850°N, 96.0761°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wilkin County County
Nearest Airport	Hector International (FAR) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"

29% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	5.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	71.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993	11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota	M4.1	70 km
Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	82 km
Apr 29, 2011	Minnesota	M2.5	53 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 142 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020	EF4	24 km	1
Aug 7, 2010	EF4	47 km	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	70 km	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	54 km	1
Jun 28, 1975	EF4	82 km	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF4	75 km	2
Jun 13, 2001	EF3	59 km	0
May 10, 1982	EF3	42 km	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF3	76 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	86 km	0
Jun 18, 1964	EF3	87 km	0
May 5, 1964	EF3	48 km	0
Aug 30, 1956	EF3	88 km	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF3	55 km	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF3	71 km	0
Jun 24, 2022	EF2	70 km	0
May 30, 2022	EF2	36 km	0
May 30, 2022	EF2	81 km	0
May 30, 2022	EF2	93 km	0
May 30, 2022	EF2	45 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROTHSAY (3,015 ac, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2003	ROTHSAY	3,015	35 km
2024	DORAN WMA	2,455	18 km
2003	DANIELSON	1,682	94 km
2009	DOWNING	1,506	98 km
2012	JEEP FIRE	1,437	97 km
2012	SPRING CREEK	1,413	95 km
2000	00 14	1,377	85 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	95 km
2007	FLICKERTAIL	1,239	89 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,153	69 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,128	70 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,060	70 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,026	94 km
2021	HARTLEBEN WPA	1,002	72 km
1999	HELLIKSEN	993	89 km
1992	MEADOWS	922	39 km
2002	1000 AC S	880	84 km
2005	HILLICKSON 05	818	89 km
1989	UNNAMED	807	95 km
1988	UNNAMED	778	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	9°F (-13°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	14°F (-10°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	27°F (-3°C)	1.1 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.1 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.5 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
December	13°F (-10°C)	0.6 in

Fergus Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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Fergus Falls is located in Wilkin County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 68.5% of the vote, a 39-point margin. 85.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 20 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 69.7% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.2% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.5%

D 29.5%

Winner: Republican by 39 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1
Traffic Accidents	170
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	27.8%
	18% below US avg
High School+	95.5%
Graduate Degree+	7.3%
School Test Score	5.77

B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density	982/sq mi
Total Area	15.4 sq mi
County	Wilkin County County

Services

Broadband Access	85.1%
Avg Download Speed	119.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	78.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	6
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	20
Restaurants	7
Retail Stores	20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	12.8 min
Drive Alone	69.7%
Public Transit	2.2%
Work from Home	10.2%

Average costs for common services in Fergus Falls. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$247 ($148–$394)
Specialist Visit	$345 ($197–$542)
Urgent Care Visit	$197 ($99–$345)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,169 ($789–$4,930)
Dental Cleaning	$128 ($74–$197)
Dental Filling	$247 ($148–$394)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$44 ($25–$74)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$74 ($49–$118)
Brake Pad Replacement	$296 ($148–$493)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($20–$74)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$592 ($394–$986)
Battery Replacement	$197 ($99–$345)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$99 ($59–$148)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$89 ($49–$138)
HVAC Repair	$394 ($148–$789)
HVAC System Install	$6,902 ($3,944–$11,832)
Roof Repair	$986 ($394–$1,972)
Roof Replacement	$8,874 ($5,423–$14,790)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,479 ($493–$3,451)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,790 ($4,930–$29,580)
DUI Defense	$4,930 ($1,972–$9,860)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,479 ($789–$2,958)
Will Preparation	$493 ($197–$986)
Trust Preparation	$2,465 ($986–$4,930)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut	$54 ($30–$99)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$148 ($74–$247)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$44)
Pedicure	$39 ($25–$64)
Massage (1 Hour)	$79 ($49–$128)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.04 ($2.96–$5.42)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.45 ($2.47–$4.93)
Loaf of Bread	$3.75 ($2.47–$5.42)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.44 ($2.96–$6.41)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.42 ($3.94–$7.40)
Rice (per lb)	$0.99 ($0.59–$1.77)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$138 ($79–$247)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$69 ($30–$148)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$69 ($39–$118)
Internet (Monthly)	$69 ($39–$99)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$64 ($30–$99)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$84 ($49–$148)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$197 ($74–$493)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,972 ($1,183–$3,451)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$69 ($30–$128)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($7.89–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$99 ($30–$247)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$74)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,183 ($592–$2,465)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$986 ($493–$1,972)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$394 ($197–$690)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$49 ($25–$99)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$986 ($394–$2,465)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,325 ($4,930–$29,580)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$59 ($30–$99)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$99 ($49–$197)
Dog Grooming	$59 ($30–$99)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($20–$74)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$296 ($148–$493)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$197 ($99–$394)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$758
Toddler	$697
Preschool	$637
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$556
Toddler	$563
Preschool	$563

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Wilkin County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	332	13	$49,861	1.41
Wholesale Trade	160	12	$95,549	2.47
Construction	82	24	$49,477	0.95
Accommodation & Food Services	58	6	$21,703	0.39
Other Services	57	20	$49,014	1.15
Professional & Technical Services	45	6	$81,158	0.39
Manufacturing	24	4	$44,302	0.18
Administrative & Waste Services	18	7	$44,359	0.19
Arts & Entertainment	4	3	$10,488	0.14

Colleges & Universities in Fergus Falls

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Minnesota State Community and Technical College	Public · Associate	6,556	—	$5,900	$5,900

Hospitals in Fergus Falls

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	Yes	(218) 736-8000
COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL FERGUS FALLS	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(218) 331-5005

Schools in Fergus Falls

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Kennedy Middle School	Middle	769	33	23.3:1
Kennedy High School	High	685	54	12.7:1
CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY	Elementary	369	23	16.0:1
ADAMS ELEMENTARY	Elementary	281	15	18.7:1
MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY	Elementary	242	16	15.1:1
iQ Academy 9-12	High	242	23	10.5:1
iQ Academy K-5	Elementary	147	0	—
iQ Academy 6-8	Middle	101	0	—

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Radio Stations near Fergus Falls

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Bob 95 FM - Fargo	country	AAC+ 32 kbps
Real Rock Z103.3	rock	AAC+ 64 kbps
Channel 977	pop, top 40	AAC+ 32 kbps
KBRF Radio	news, talk	AAC+ 32 kbps

National Parks Near Fergus Falls

9 national parks and monuments found near Fergus Falls.

Park	Type	Fee
Big Stone Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Buffalo River State Park	State Park	Free
Glacial Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Glendalough State Park	State Park	Free
Hartford Beach	State Park	Free
Itasca State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Carlos State Park	State Park	Free
Maplewood State Park	State Park	Free
Monson Lake State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Fergus Falls

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	13,594	$41,322
2015	13,506	$43,852
2017	13,777	$43,191
2019	13,770	$43,528
2021	14,029	$45,327
2023	14,234	$50,865

Museums in Fergus Falls

Name	Type	Phone	Annual Revenue
OTTER TAIL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2187366038	$261,859
LAKE REGION PIONEER THRESHERMENS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2185898419	$130,453
CARLISLE BAND	HISTORY MUSEUM
CHARLES BECK GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
NUMEDALSLAGEN LAG OF AMERICA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2188266268
VETERANS WALK OF FLAGS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WAAGE FINE ARTS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM

Libraries in Fergus Falls

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY	205 EAST HAMPDEN	0.0	150,517
VIKING LIBRARY SYSTEM	1915 FIR AVENUE WEST	0.0	112,495

Hotels in Fergus Falls

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AmericInn by Wyndham Fergus Falls

Comfort Inn

Country Inn & Suites

Days Inn

The Mill Hotel

Restaurants in Fergus Falls

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applebee's

Dairyland

Don Pablo's

Hunan Springs Buffet

Mabel Murphy's

Perkins

Pizza Ranch

Socials Bar & Grill

Stella's Restaurant & Bar

The Viking Cafe

Toast

Union Pizza

Zen's Steakhouse

Cafes in Fergus Falls

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Callies Coffee

Caribou Coffee

Cool Beans

Perks Coffee & Tea

Scooter's Coffee

Cinemas in Fergus Falls

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westridge Theatre

Theatres in Fergus Falls

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fergus Theater

Clinics in Fergus Falls

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake Region Cance Center

Lake Region Clinic

Lake Region Walk-in Clinic

Dentists in Fergus Falls

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Family Denistry

Lake Region Dental Center

Lakes Area Pediatric Dentistry

Riverfront Dental

Veterinaries in Fergus Falls

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Companion Animal Hospital

Fergus Falls Animal Clinic

Gas Stations in Fergus Falls

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casey's General Store

Fleet Farm Gas Station

Holiday Gas Station

M & H Gas Station

Olson Oil

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Banks in Fergus Falls

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Federal Bank

Bank of the West

Bell Bank

Bremer Bank

FM Bank

Gate City Bank

U.S. Bank

Wells Fargo

Shopping Malls in Fergus Falls

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

West Ridge Mall

Golf Courses in Fergus Falls

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pebble Lake Golf Course

Nursing Homes in Fergus Falls

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
BROEN MEMORIAL HOME 824 SOUTH SHERIDAN	Non profit - Corporation	107	82	5/5	—	4/5	5/5	2189987300
PIONEER CARE CENTER 1131 SOUTH MABELLE AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	105	99	4/5	—	4/5	4/5	2189981500

Pharmacies in Fergus Falls

7 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
KMART	1403 WEST LINCOLN AVENUE	218-739-2670
PAMIDA - 8	226 EAST LINCOLN AVENUE	218-736-7531
SUN MART FOODS OF FERGUS FALLS	1205 WEST LINCOLN AVENUE	218-739-3259
THRIFTY WHITE DRUG - 735	615 SOUTH MILL STREET	218-736-5770
THRIFTY WHTIE DRUG - 734	107 EAST LINCOLN AVENUE	218-736-5565
WAL-MART - 1696	3300 STATE HIGHWAY 210 WEST	218-739-5559
WALGREENS - 12592	326 WEST LINCOLN AVENUE	218-736-1028

EV Charging Stations in Fergus Falls

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Perkins - Tesla Supercharger	615 Frontier Dr	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
Minnesota Motor Co	1108 Pebble Lake Rd	Non-Networked		1	J1772COMBO	public
Service Food Market - ZEF	301 W Lincoln Ave	ZEFNET	2	1	CHADEMO J1772 J1772COMBO	public

Cell Towers in Fergus Falls

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
43589 County Road 9 (107523)	GTOWER	139
43589 County Road 9 (107523)	GTOWER	139

Fire Stations in Fergus Falls

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Fergus Falls Fire Department	325 E Washington AVE	Mostly volunteer			218-736-6983

Power Plants Near Fergus Falls

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
HOOT LAKE	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC; CONVENTIONAL STEAM COA	221112	-96.0	OP
FERGUS CONTROL CTR	PETROLEUM LIQUIDS	221112	-96.1	SB

Bridges in Fergus Falls

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1960	38	17,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2002	126	11,700	G
Slab	Concrete	1939	124	8,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1961	180	8,156	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1961	180	8,156	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1955	153	5,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	213	5,200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1961	213	5,200	P
Slab	Concrete continuous	2005	125	5,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	63	5,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2011	461	4,700	G
Culvert	Concrete	1968	26	3,750	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1981	101	3,350	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1991	277	3,141	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1960	270	3,100	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2009	93	2,300	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Concrete	1920	161	1,700	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Concrete	1938	85	1,700	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1908	113	1,350	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1960	211	1,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1960	238	1,150	F
Culvert	Steel	1978	51	790	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1996	275	710	G
Culvert	Steel	1981	102	700	F
Channel Beam	Prestressed concrete	1974	93	625	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2020	105	410	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2006	153	314	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2006	110	103	G
Culvert	Concrete	2017	31	49	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1977	88	43	F
Culvert	Concrete	2004	22	18	G
Culvert	Concrete	1997	60	1	G

Correctional Facilities in Fergus Falls

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
OTTER TAIL COUNTY JAIL	416 SOUTH MILL STREET	COUNTY	81	111	OPEN
OTTER TAIL COUNTY TEMP JUVENILE HOLDING FACILITY	417 SOUTH COURT STREET	COUNTY		2	CLOSED

Airports Near Fergus Falls

42 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Chandler Field	AXN	Medium Airport
Hector International Airport	FAR	Medium Airport
Aerovilla Airport	—	Small Airport
Ag Spray Inc Airport	—	Small Airport
Angen Field	—	Small Airport
Barnesville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Battle Lake Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Sky Airport	—	Small Airport
Brutlag Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Carlson Agricultural Airport	—	Small Airport
Damneara Airport	—	Small Airport
Detroit Lakes Airport	DTL	Small Airport
Elbow Lake Municipal - Pride of the Prairie Airport	—	Small Airport
Ellig Field	—	Small Airport
Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field	FFM	Small Airport
Gudgel Airport	—	Small Airport
Hagen Airport	—	Small Airport
Harry Stern Airport	WAH	Small Airport
Hawley Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Henning Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Herman Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hintzman Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Janssen Airport	—	Small Airport
Jerger's Field	—	Small Airport
Johnsons Aero Repair Airport	—	Small Airport
Johnston Airport	—	Small Airport
Kaiser's Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Kapaun-Wilson Field	—	Small Airport
Minglewood Airport	—	Small Airport
Moorhead Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Morris Municipal Airport Charlie Schmidt Field	MOX	Small Airport
Nord Field	—	Small Airport
Pelican Rapids Muni-Lyon's Field	—	Small Airport
Perham Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Ricks Field	—	Small Airport
Schjeldrup Airport	—	Small Airport
Starbuck Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Velo Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Wetenkamp Airport	—	Small Airport
Wetherbee Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Wheaton Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Yaggie Private Airport	—	Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Fergus Falls

14 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Aldi 72051	Supermarket	1802 Lincoln Ave W
Casey's General Store 1820	Convenience Store	1232 N Union Ave
Casey's General Store 2161	Convenience Store	625 E Vernon Ave
Cenex Zip Trip 66	Convenience Store	2605 W Lincoln Ave
Dollar Tree 3177	Other	2001 W Lincoln Ave
Dutchmen's	Grocery Store	211 W Lincoln Ave
Fergus Falls Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	117 South Union
Holiday Stationstore 2746142	Convenience Store	305 S Union Ave
Lake Cabin Meat And Deli Co	Specialty Store	21750 Highway 210
Papa Murphys MN053	Specialty Store	1101 W Lincoln Ave
PREMIER MEATS & SEAFOOD	Other	306 N Tower Rd
Service Food Market	Supermarket	321 W Lincoln Ave
Walgreens 12592	Other	326 W Lincoln Ave
Walmart 1696	Super Store	3300 State Highway 210 W

Treatment Centers in Fergus Falls

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Lake Region Healthcare	Mental Health	218-736-8000 x8204
Lake Region Recovery Home Inc	Substance Abuse	218-739-9084
Lakeland Mental Health Center	Both	218-736-6987
Nystrom and Associates Ltd	Both	651-529-8475

DOL Wage Violations in Fergus Falls

6 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $57,764 in back wages owed to 360 employees.

Violations

$57,764

Back Wages Owed

360

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Loomer Brothers	—	—	56537	—	1	$25,677	$4,279	6
Productive Alternatives, Inc.	—	Productive Alternatives Inc	56537	—	2	$17,112	$55	314
New Dimensions Home Health Care	—	—	56537	—	1	$6,264	$6,264	1
Hospitality House on Dayton Lake	—	—	56537	—	1	$4,940	$494	10
MINNESOTA VETERANS HOME FERGUS FALLS	—	Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs	56537	Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)	1	$3,211	$3,211	1
Speedway Restaurant	—	—	56537	—	1	$560	$20	28

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fergus Falls

36 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
A WIFE LIKE ME INC	PO BOX 341
ABUNDANT LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	2929 PEBBLE LAKE RD
ALBERTA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	PO BOX 357
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN FOUNDATION FUND INC	102 W JUNIUS AVE
CALVARY FREE LUTHERAN CHURCH	1416 COUNTY HIGHWAY 111
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS	1710 ASPENWOOD TRL
CHURCH OF THE LUTHERAN BRETHREN	PO BOX 655
CHURCH OF THE LUTHERAN BRETHREN	1020 W ALCOTT AVE
CORNERSTONE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH	207 W LINCOLN AVE
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	333 E CEDAR AVE
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	629 E CHANNING AVE
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FOUNDATION	629 EAST CHANNING AVEAPT 309
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION OF FERGUS FALLS MINNESOTA	402 S COURT ST
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FNDATION OF FERGUS FALLS MINNESOTA	1100 FRIBERG AVE
HEDEMARKEN LUTHERAN CHURCH	26563 130TH AVE
HILLCREST LUTHERAN ACADEMY	610 HILLCREST DR
HILLTOP CELEBRATION CHURCH	525 MN 210
HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	1309 STONY BROOK RD
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH	22083 CO HWY 10
JAIL INC	PO BOX 164
KARMEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH INCORPORATED	20624 RED OAK DR
LIFE CHURCH	901 COUNTY HIGHWAY 116
LIFE PROJECT INC	120 W CAVOUR AVE
LUTHERAN BRETHREN HOME HEALTH SERVICES INC	824 S SHERIDAN ST
LUTHERAN BRETHREN HOMES INC	824 S SHERIDAN ST
LUTHERAN BRETHREN HOSPICE CARE SERVICES INC	824 S SHERIDAN ST
LUTHERAN BRETHREN RETIREMENT SERVICES INC	824 S SHERIDAN ST
LUTHERAN BRETHREN SHERIDAN HOUSE INC	824 S SHERIDAN ST
LUTHERAN BRETHREN WOODLAND LODGE INC	824 S SHERIDAN ST
MEALS BY WHEELS OF FERGUS FALLS INC	25178 WALL LAKE LOOP
MONA LAVALLEY MINISTRIES	901 W CAVOUR AVE
PRAIRIE LAKES DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	PO BOX 357
SOUL PURPOSE MINISTRIES	213 E SUMMIT AVE
ST JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH	321 S LAKESIDE DR
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL	1150 W CAVOUR AVE
VIE CHURCH	3845 EAGLE RIDGE RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fergus Falls

What is the population of Fergus Falls?

Fergus Falls has a population of 14,138 residents and is located in Minnesota. The population density is 982 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53% female and 47% male.

Is Fergus Falls expensive to live in?

Fergus Falls has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 98.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $50,865, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $173,300 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Fergus Falls safe?

Fergus Falls is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 338 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,410 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Fergus Falls receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Fergus Falls?

Fergus Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 36.

How is the job market in Fergus Falls?

Fergus Falls has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,077. There are 208 business establishments in the area, including 7 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 13 minutes, and 10.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Fergus Falls?

The median home value in Fergus Falls is $173,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $193,374. For renters, the median monthly rent is $839. Fair market rent is $899 for a 1-bedroom and $1,125 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 63.5%. The average annual property tax is $3,733.

How are the schools in Fergus Falls?

Schools in Fergus Falls score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 27.8% of adults in Fergus Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Fergus Falls?

The obesity rate in Fergus Falls is 35.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.3% of adults are smokers. 24.9% are physically inactive. 26.4% of residents report depression. 8.0% lack health insurance. 56.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,198.

What is transportation like in Fergus Falls?

The average commute in Fergus Falls is 13 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 69.7% of workers drive alone to work, 2.2% use public transit, and 10.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Fergus Falls?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fergus Falls is 91.1% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 98.5% of residents speak only English at home. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 21.0% of residents have a disability. 95.4% have health insurance coverage.

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