Minnesota
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Violent crime in Fergus Falls is below the national average at 321 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,543 per 100,000, 81% above the national average.
27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,865 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,280 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,164 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 208 |
| County GDP | $386M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,733 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.15% |
| Commute Time | 12.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Census Median | $173,300 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $193,374 |
| Median List Price | $244,450 |
| Median List Price | $244,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $113 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 27.8% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,733 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.15% |
| 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% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,030/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Total Violent | 320.7/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 22.4/100K |
| Robbery | 44.8/100K |
| Assault | 253.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,542.7/100K |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 544.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,960.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 37.3/100K |
| Arson | 14.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.9 inches |
| 29% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,195 ft (364 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 982/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2850°N, 96.0761°W |
| County FIPS | 27167 |
Winner: Republican by 39 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.8% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 982/sq mi |
| Total Area | 14.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 12.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |