There are 11 independent living communities serving Fergus Falls, Minnesota. This includes 4 communities in Fergus Falls and 7 nearby. The median daily cost of independent living in Minnesota is approximately $62, with costs running between $16 and $132 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expense of $1,871, with costs ranging from around $476 to $3,960. The median annual cost is $22,456, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
Located in Otter Tail County, Fergus Falls is a small city in Minnesota. Though the encompassing metropolitan area has 1,077,918 inhabitants, there are 18,548 residing within the city itself. Approximately 34% of the population are over 55.
Fergus Falls has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $26,000 and an average household income is $45,000 (the Minnesota state average is $53,000). The current unemployment rate is around 6.49% and the average housing price is $103,500, which is significantly lower than the Minnesota average of $211,500.
Fergus Falls has very harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives optimal levels of precipitation each year. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Fergus Falls has better than average air quality and an average crime rate.