Housing by town in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 82 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $868 (±$63) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $678 in 2015–2019 (+28.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Star Lake Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,697) and Deer Creek the lowest ($381).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $868 (±$63)
- Households that rent
- 20.5%
- Median household income
- $72,255
- Places
- 82
Cities, towns and townships in Otter Tail County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aastad Township | — | 1.2% | $135,250 | $271,900 | $1,922 |
| Amor Township | — | 3.8% | $62,847 | $364,100 | $2,568 |
| Aurdal Township | — | 0.5% | $123,229 | $358,600 | $2,571 |
| Battle Lake | $1,052 | 38.1% | $59,375 | $257,600 | $2,316 |
| Blowers Township | — | 18.5% | $68,750 | $240,400 | $1,604 |
| Bluffton | $825 | 16.9% | $100,417 | $182,300 | $1,650 |
| Bluffton Township | $907 | 8.3% | $85,063 | $216,700 | $1,641 |
| Buse Township | $725 | 13.3% | $92,500 | $298,500 | $1,896 |
| Butler Township | — | 7.6% | $108,750 | $232,700 | $1,477 |
| Candor Township | $1,109 | 5.0% | $81,250 | $360,700 | $2,767 |
| Carlisle Township | — | 11.9% | $113,750 | $336,800 | $1,875 |
| Clitherall | — | 4.4% | $57,750 | $78,100 | $447 |
| Clitherall Township | — | 9.8% | $78,571 | $426,700 | $2,473 |
| Compton Township | $665 | 20.2% | $74,196 | $214,500 | $1,875 |
| Corliss Township | — | 5.1% | $101,250 | $350,000 | $2,093 |
| Dalton | $755 | 10.8% | $68,659 | $106,800 | $1,159 |
| Dane Prairie Township | — | 1.3% | $117,708 | $375,200 | $2,102 |
| Dead Lake Township | $817 | 6.8% | $85,000 | $482,100 | $3,359 |
| Deer Creek | $381 | 21.1% | $52,273 | $120,800 | $910 |
| Deer Creek Township | — | 5.7% | $83,750 | $286,800 | $1,731 |
| Dent | $842 | 16.7% | $52,500 | $106,300 | $1,000 |
| Dora Township | — | 3.9% | $92,333 | $402,200 | $3,164 |
| Dunn Township | — | 4.4% | $78,527 | $437,100 | $3,555 |
| Eagle Lake Township | $963 | 11.2% | $99,583 | $447,800 | $2,881 |
| Eastern Township | — | 3.5% | $88,250 | $242,200 | $1,714 |
| Edna Township | $894 | 8.6% | $121,071 | $477,700 | $3,690 |
| Effington Township | — | 4.8% | $95,625 | $312,500 | $2,152 |
| Elizabeth | — | 13.0% | $63,333 | $117,500 | $1,183 |
| Elizabeth Township | $950 | 10.1% | $108,750 | $395,500 | $2,981 |
| Elmo Township | — | 16.8% | $66,964 | $258,300 | $1,512 |
| Erhard | — | 12.3% | $63,125 | $95,000 | $717 |
| Erhards Grove Township | $694 | 4.8% | $80,875 | $232,500 | $1,468 |
| Everts Township | $933 | 9.7% | $102,933 | $528,900 | $3,250 |
| Fergus Falls | $911 | 35.9% | $56,162 | $194,000 | $1,754 |
| Fergus Falls Township | $861 | 15.3% | $100,074 | $306,300 | $2,308 |
| Folden Township | — | 6.1% | $66,667 | $270,000 | $1,813 |
| Friberg Township | — | 4.0% | $84,750 | $301,700 | $2,194 |
| Girard Township | — | 1.9% | $91,000 | $445,000 | $3,320 |
| Gorman Township | $1,125 | 6.3% | $103,750 | $447,500 | $2,623 |
| Henning | $797 | 40.9% | $45,500 | $135,700 | $1,156 |
| Henning Township | — | 4.1% | $78,750 | $272,200 | $1,580 |
| Hobart Township | $1,583 | 7.9% | $93,667 | $455,700 | $3,358 |
| Homestead Township | — | 10.5% | $107,778 | $265,000 | $1,833 |
| Inman Township | $1,375 | 14.9% | $73,750 | $251,900 | $1,575 |
| Leaf Lake Township | — | 11.6% | $84,375 | $347,100 | $2,086 |
| Leaf Mountain Township | — | 0.9% | $107,628 | $285,600 | $1,173 |
| Lida Township | — | 5.0% | $96,250 | $508,600 | $3,424 |
| Maine Township | — | 5.6% | $90,000 | $398,400 | $2,558 |
| Maplewood Township | — | 5.6% | $70,417 | $328,900 | $1,890 |
| New York Mills | $727 | 41.4% | $56,875 | $166,300 | $1,762 |
| Newton Township | — | 1.8% | $84,583 | $256,000 | $1,779 |
| Nidaros Township | — | 5.6% | $78,125 | $346,100 | $2,025 |
| Norwegian Grove Township | — | 4.2% | $71,250 | $294,400 | $1,917 |
| Oak Valley Township | — | 1.8% | $65,000 | $204,300 | $1,226 |
| Orwell Township | — | 7.7% | $91,154 | $303,200 | $1,500 |
| Oscar Township | — | 1.3% | $115,000 | $272,900 | $2,400 |
| Otter Tail Township | — | 4.5% | $100,179 | $447,600 | $3,171 |
| Ottertail | $1,150 | 10.3% | $80,500 | $332,900 | $2,590 |
| Otto Township | $843 | 15.9% | $86,429 | $310,300 | $2,316 |
| Paddock Township | $508 | 9.7% | $73,750 | $223,300 | $1,848 |
| Parkers Prairie | $769 | 25.9% | $57,578 | $168,500 | $1,905 |
| Parkers Prairie Township | $1,078 | 7.2% | $106,250 | $375,000 | $2,368 |
| Pelican Rapids | — | 36.1% | $63,917 | $174,100 | $1,866 |
| Pelican Township (Otter Tail County) | — | 8.4% | $96,500 | $290,600 | $1,987 |
| Perham | $855 | 47.4% | $49,716 | $199,000 | $2,325 |
| Perham Township | — | 4.9% | $103,558 | $319,800 | $2,500 |
| Pine Lake Township (Otter Tail County) | — | 6.3% | $94,792 | $418,800 | $3,145 |
| Richville | $850 | 50.0% | $56,250 | $156,300 | $1,000 |
| Rush Lake Township | $619 | 9.8% | $75,000 | $325,700 | $2,465 |
| Scambler Township | $875 | 2.5% | $112,292 | $432,500 | $3,081 |
| St. Olaf Township | — | 6.9% | $76,250 | $325,000 | $3,014 |
| Star Lake Township | $1,697 | 17.6% | $64,375 | $330,500 | $2,381 |
| Sverdrup Township | $1,083 | 2.4% | $72,250 | $337,600 | $2,008 |
| Tordenskjold Township | — | 1.4% | $84,125 | $291,200 | $1,775 |
| Trondhjem Township | — | 0.0% | $78,750 | $323,100 | $1,667 |
| Tumuli Township | — | 8.9% | $99,792 | $351,300 | $2,711 |
| Underwood | $925 | 15.0% | $75,000 | $187,500 | $1,480 |
| Urbank | — | 0.0% | $71,250 | $93,000 | $875 |
| Vergas | $750 | 29.5% | $72,917 | $175,000 | $2,300 |
| Vining | — | 3.4% | — | $125,000 | $875 |
| Western Township | — | 12.0% | $103,333 | — | $2,029 |
| Woodside Township (Otter Tail County) | — | 2.0% | $76,250 | $122,500 | $1,144 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,950 | $34,900 | $55,850 |
| 2 people | $23,950 | $39,900 | $63,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,900 | $71,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,850 | $79,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,850 | $86,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,850 | $92,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,850 | $98,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,850 | $105,300 |
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Crime reported to police in Otter Tail County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 150 | 581 | 938 | 61,973 | 6 of 9 |
| 2024 | 61 | 93 | 585 | 893 | 65,499 | 9 of 9 |
| 2025 | 78 | 126 | 459 | 743 | 61,764 | 8 of 9 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Otter Tail County recorded 78 violent and 459 property crimes, 126 and 743 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 94% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Otter Tail County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office | 36,163 | 38 | 92 |
| Fergus Falls Police Department | 14,294 | 22 | 305 |
| Wadena Police Department | 4,378 | 14 | 52 |
| Perham Police Department | 3,758 | — | — |
| Pelican Rapids Police Department | 2,594 | 2 | 0 |
| New York Mills Police Department | 1,516 | 1 | 4 |
| Parkers Prairie Police Department | 1,032 | 0 | 3 |
| Battle Lake Police Department | 929 | 1 | 2 |
| Henning Police Department | 858 | 0 | 1 |
ZIP codes in Otter Tail County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56537 | 19,856 | $910 | $246,500 | $65,473 | 28.7% |
| 56573 | 7,221 | $862 | $286,500 | $68,770 | 27.5% |
| 56572 | 5,827 | $617 | $298,800 | $79,475 | 17.3% |
| 56567 | 3,367 | $755 | $215,300 | $72,500 | 22.1% |
| 56515 | 2,723 | $1,013 | $398,500 | $73,750 | 16.7% |
| 56361 | 2,592 | $807 | $247,700 | $70,541 | 16.7% |
| 56551 | 2,387 | $812 | $238,200 | $63,750 | 20.4% |
| 56586 | 1,873 | $925 | $309,800 | $79,583 | 6.1% |
| 56571 | 1,745 | $771 | $363,100 | $85,865 | 12.2% |
| 56528 | 1,623 | $1,359 | $319,300 | $79,500 | 11.2% |
| 56587 | 1,339 | $836 | $367,600 | $88,000 | 10.2% |
| 56534 | 1,201 | $856 | $238,300 | $70,694 | 7.8% |
| 56324 | 1,028 | $775 | $252,600 | $82,917 | 7.8% |
| 56527 | 881 | $390 | $217,300 | $64,375 | 14.7% |
| 56453 | 841 | $942 | $135,700 | $70,833 | 7.6% |
| 56576 | 820 | $840 | $386,000 | $63,750 | 10.4% |
| 56524 | 694 | — | $346,500 | $95,938 | 6.4% |
| 56518 | 494 | $843 | $160,300 | $71,250 | 13.4% |
| 56588 | 483 | $1,125 | $344,400 | $74,306 | 5.2% |
| 56533 | 286 | — | $162,500 | $67,250 | 6.9% |
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Questions about Otter Tail County
What is the crime rate in Otter Tail County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Otter Tail County recorded 126 violent and 743 property crimes per 100,000 residents (78 violent and 459 property crimes in all).
Which place in Otter Tail County has the highest rent?
Star Lake Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,697 (±$98) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Otter Tail County has the lowest rent?
Deer Creek has the lowest median gross rent, $381 (±$7) a month.
What is the median rent in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Otter Tail County is $868 (±$63) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otter Tail County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otter Tail County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Otter Tail County, MN
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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