The Town FilesOtter Tail County, Minnesota
60,475 people. The median home is worth $273,000 (typical Minnesota town: $301,800) and the median household earns $72,255.
Towns in Otter Tail County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Falls | 14,119 | $194,000 | $56,162 | 43.3 |
| Perham | 3,512 | $199,000 | $49,716 | 33.2 |
| Pelican Rapids | 2,577 | $174,100 | $63,917 | 38.6 |
People and housing
| Otter Tail County | Typical Minnesota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $273,000 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $868 | $991 |
| Median household income | $72,255 | $87,375 |
| Median age | 46.2 | 42.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 6.9% |
Jobs and pay
22,910 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,013 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,388 storm events in Otter Tail County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Otter Tail County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 2, 2010 | Tornado | DR-1921: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1830: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).