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Ottertail, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
Ottertail, MN
At a Glance
How Ottertail Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ottertail's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ottertail a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ottertail residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,679. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ottertail is $262,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,843. Median rent is $1,047/month, with 21.1% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Ottertail reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,327/100K.
Education
25.5% of adults in Ottertail hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ottertail has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.