Parkers Prairie, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,089 Population 871/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $29,263 per capita
$152,500 Home Value $184,977 Zillow
$736 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,500 home value, $736/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Parkers Prairie, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$29,263 per capita
Home Value
$152,500
46% below
Zillow: $184,977
Median Rent
$736/mo
37% below
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Parkers Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Parkers Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
54%
Rent
63%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parkers Prairie a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parkers Prairie residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,263. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% 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 Parkers Prairie is $152,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,977. Median rent is $736/month, with 23.7% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Parkers Prairie reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 194/100K.

Education

10.8% of adults in Parkers Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parkers Prairie has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,089
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density871/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$29,263
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,500
Rent$736
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$184,977
Housing Units465
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property194/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation1,468 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Parkers Prairie was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.