Otter Tail County

City in Minnesota, United States

Overview

Otter Tail County, set in west-central Minnesota, is renowned for its pristine lakes, rural charm, and friendly towns. With historic main streets, a strong arts scene, and countless outdoor activities, it's a great escape from big city bustle. Visitors love the blend of natural beauty and small-town hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
60,081
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.41°, -95.71°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
82
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,040
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$3,350
Cashless
70
English
99
Temperature
5.5°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
-11.0°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
-43.7°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
655 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
16D
Distance
24 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.