Ottertail, Minnesota
Ottertail: Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Ottertail is a city located in the county of Otter Tail in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 572 and a population density of 43 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 660 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ottertail
| Population : | 660 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Otter Tail County |
| Postal code : | 56571 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 13.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,352 feet / 412 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:39:13 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 50 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ottertail is located at 46°25'32"N 95°33'26"W (46.4255200, -95.5572600).
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Demographics
The population of Ottertail increased by 13.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 572 | - | census |
| 2011 | 582 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 585 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 593 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 603 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 605 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 615 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 619 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 644 | 3.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 648 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 660 | 1.82% | estimation process |
Other Places in Ottertail
1 Ottertail Town Hall
30274 Co Hwy 55, Ottertail, MN 56571 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Ottertail
College & universities near Ottertail, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173559 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls (MN) | 56537-1000 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ottertail, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
| SPL | Staples | First & Fourth Aves | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
Post offices near Ottertail
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ottertail Post Office | Ottertail (MN) | 56571 |
Other cities in Otter Tail County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Otter Tail County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pelican Rapids | 2,634 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States |
| New York Mills | 1,220 | Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Battle Lake | 929 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States |
| Perham | 897 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Elizabeth | 821 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fergus Falls | 788 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States |
| Maine | 654 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| French | 575 | Township in St. |
| Amor | 491 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| Bluffton | 477 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| Clitherall | 469 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| Henning | 374 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States |
| Vergas | 354 | Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Parkers Prairie | 349 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States |
| Deer Creek | 340 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Norwegian Grove | 299 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
