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Fertile, MN
City in Polk County, Minnesota.
Population
803
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
387
ZIP codes
0
Fertile and its ZIP codes
Fertile at a glance
- Fertile is about 5.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,125 a year, 25% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,500 (61% below Minnesota) and median rent is $823 a month.
Local data for Fertile, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fertile, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,125
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$129,500
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (351), German Americans (194), Irish Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Fertile.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,767
12,003 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,060
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$211M
FY 2026, $6,767 per person
How people get to work
Fertile, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fertile, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,375
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
102
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / -4°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fertile, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Fertile
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GaryCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BeltramiCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| MentorCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| WingerCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ErskineCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| BejouCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| McIntoshCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| Twin ValleyCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| AdaCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| MahnomenCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| RiverlandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| CrookstonCity | 22 mi | 5.1 |
| BrooksCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Red Lake FallsCity | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| FosstonCity | 25 mi | 2 |
| NielsvilleCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fertile, MN in?
- Fertile is in Polk County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Fertile, MN?
- About 803 people live in Fertile, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fertile?
- Nearby places include Gary (12 mi), Beltrami (12 mi), Mentor (12 mi), Winger (14 mi), Erskine (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023