Fergus Falls, MN

Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Fergus Falls, Minnesota, in Otter Tail county, is 53 miles SE of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 163 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 13,471 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Fergus Falls

In Fergus Falls, about 51% of adults are married. In Fergus Falls, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fergus Falls had a median family income of $44,280.

Political Inclinations

Fergus Falls folks tended to give their money ($6,300) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Fergus Falls Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fergus Falls that were owner-occupied was 65%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Fergus Falls, 92% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Fergus Falls is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Fergus Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Fergus Falls, MN

Comparing Fergus Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Fergus Falls Almanac

Fergus Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fergus Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fergus Falls, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fergus Falls Public Libraries

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Fergus Falls Hospitals

LAKE REGION HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
712 S CASCADE
(218) 736-8000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Fergus Falls

Fergus Falls High Schools (2004)

FERGUS FALLS SR.
518 FRIBERG AVE. N.
218-736-6971
Serves 911 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

FERGUS FALLS AREA SP. ED. COOP.
4-B EAST DR.
218-998-0544
A Special Education School
Serves 74 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 37

FERGUS FALLS ALTERN. PROGRAM
4B EAST DR.
218-739-2360
A Non-traditional School
Serves 73 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Fergus Falls Colleges

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Minnesota State Community and Technical College

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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