Fergus Falls SnackAbility
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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.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Fergus Falls Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fergus Falls is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Fergus Falls is $197,185.
The median income in Fergus Falls is $56,162.
Fergus Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fergus Falls Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fergus Falls | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fergus Falls, MN Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fergus Falls Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fergus Falls
The current population in Fergus Falls is 14,181. The population has increased 6.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,181 | 0.3% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fergus Falls
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Fergus Falls is:
90.5% White with 12,837 White residents.
1.7% African American with 244 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 258 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 13 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 95 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 467 Two Or More residents.
1.6% Hispanic with 232 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fergus Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.5% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fergus Falls
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Fergus Falls is 52.4% female with 7,432 female residents.
Fergus Falls is 47.6% male with 6,749 male residents.
| Gender | Fergus Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fergus Falls for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed some college.
16.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Fergus Falls completed master's degree.
3.0% 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% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fergus Falls, Minnesota
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5.3% of households in Fergus Falls earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Fergus Falls earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Fergus Falls earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.3% of households in Fergus Falls earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Fergus Falls earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Fergus Falls earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Fergus Falls earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.2% of households in Fergus Falls earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.2% of households in Fergus Falls earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Fergus Falls earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fergus Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.3% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
