Life in Fergus Falls research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Fergus Falls over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fergus Falls:
The population in Fergus Falls is 14,138.
The median home value in Fergus Falls is $198,700.
The median income in Fergus Falls is $50,865.
The cost of living in Fergus Falls is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Fergus Falls is $839.
The unemployment rate in Fergus Falls is 7.4%.
The poverty rate in Fergus Falls is 10.7%.
The average high in Fergus Falls is 52.0° and the average low is 32.3°.
Crime in Fergus Falls summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fergus Falls. Key points include:
There were 400 total crimes in Fergus Falls in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fergus Falls is 2,812.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fergus Falls is 260.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fergus Falls is 2,552.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fergus Falls is 32.71% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fergus Falls / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 400 | 2,812.3 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 37 | 260.1 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7.0 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 26 | 182.8 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 363 | 2,552.2 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 30 | 210.9 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 321 | 2,256.9 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 84.4 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Fergus Falls summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fergus Falls. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fergus Falls is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fergus Falls is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Fergus Falls is $198,700.
The median income in Fergus Falls is $50,865.
| Living Expense | Fergus Falls | Minnesota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 74 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
The average high in Fergus Falls is 52.0° and the average low is 32.3°.
There are 49.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 24.8 inches of precipitation each year with 45.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fergus Falls |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 52.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 32.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 49.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 24.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 45.8 |
The current population in Fergus Falls is 14,138. The population has increased 5.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14,138 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 14,108 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 13,969 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 13,754 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 13,707 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 13,647 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 13,606 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 13,310 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 13,266 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 13,215 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 13,216 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 13,220 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 13,258 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 13,353 | - |
90.7% White with 12,819 White residents.
1.2% African American with 168 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 30 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 271 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 101 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 558 Two Or More residents.
1.2% Hispanic with 176 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fergus Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 76.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.2% | 6.7% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 6.2% | 19.0% |
Fergus Falls is 53.0% female with 7,489 female residents.
Fergus Falls is 47.0% male with 6,648 male residents.
| Gender | Fergus Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.0% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed some college.
17.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fergus Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 17.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
6.6% of households in Fergus Falls earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Fergus Falls earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.1% of households in Fergus Falls earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.7% of households in Fergus Falls earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.9% of households in Fergus Falls earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Fergus Falls earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Fergus Falls earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.8% of households in Fergus Falls earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.3% of households in Fergus Falls earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Fergus Falls earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fergus Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.7% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 15.7% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 10.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |