Ottertail
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Ottertail is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, with 629 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,352 ft (412 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Richville, 5.8 miles NW.
- 629residents (2020 Census)
- 1,352 ftelevation · 412 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.1 km²
- 147 / sq mipopulation density
- 56571ZIP code
About Ottertail
Ottertail is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 629 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Ottertail
- Median household income
- $80,500
- Median home value
- $332,900
- Median rent
- $1,150/mo
- Median age
- 55.8
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Ottertail had 629 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 629 |
|---|---|
| Density | 147 per sq mi (57 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ottertail at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 629 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.28 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.70 sq mi (4.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4316° N, 95.5712° W |
| ZIP code | 56571 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2749210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ottertail
- Richville5.8 mi NW
- Henning9.7 mi SE
- Dent10.9 mi NW
- New York Mills11.2 mi NE
- Clitherall11.3 mi S
- Perham11.6 mi N
- Vining12.2 mi S
- Deer Creek12.3 mi E
- Battle Lake12.3 mi SW
- Bluffton16.3 mi E
- Underwood17.4 mi SW
- Vergas18.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ottertail
What county is Ottertail in?
Ottertail is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Ottertail, MN?
629 people lived in Ottertail at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ottertail, MN?
The ZIP code of Ottertail is 56571.
What is the elevation of Ottertail?
1,352 feet (412 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ottertail?
Richville (5.8 mi), Henning (9.7 mi), Dent (10.9 mi), New York Mills (11.2 mi), Clitherall (11.3 mi).
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