Minnesota
Ottertail is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 490. Residents earn $83,750 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ottertail receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ottertail stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ottertail is $83,750, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Ottertail is $262,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,047 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ottertail has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,750 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,679 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,000 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,755 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,908 |
| County GDP | $3,285M |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Healthcare | 181 |
| Retail | 250 |
| Manufacturing | 89 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,298 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.64% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |
| Census Median | $262,500 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $342,843 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,047 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.1% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,298 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.64% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,919/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 181 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.2 inches |
| 26% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,340 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4316°N, 95.5712°W |
| County FIPS | 27111 |
Winner: Republican by 34.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.5% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 181 |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Retail Stores | 250 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |