At a Glance
Median Income
$64,444
$35,257 per capita
Home Value
$118,400
Zillow: $248,678
Median Rent
$783/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.3% smoking rate
How Fertile Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fertile's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fertile a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fertile residents earn a median household income of $64,444 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,257. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fertile is $118,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,678. Median rent is $783/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
17.8% of adults in Fertile hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fertile has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population782
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,444
Per Capita$35,257
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,400
Rent$783
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$248,678
Housing Units360
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,139 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fertile was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.