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Frazee, MN
City in Becker County, Minnesota.
Population
1,647
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,536
ZIP codes
0
Frazee and its ZIP codes
Frazee at a glance
- Frazee is about 21 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,016, 47% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,000 (48% below Minnesota) and median rent is $902 a month.
Local data for Frazee, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frazee, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,016
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$172,000
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
31.2
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (559), Norwegian Americans (173), Irish Americans (100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Becker County. PPP loans are for Frazee.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,981
15,368 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,369
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$289M
FY 2026, $8,216 per person
How people get to work
Frazee, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled16.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frazee, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
903
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -4°F
29.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frazee, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Frazee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VergasCity | 7 mi | 1.6 |
| Detroit LakesCity | 9.4 mi | 11.8 |
| PerhamCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| DentCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| RichvilleCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| AudubonCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Wolf LakeCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| CallawayCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Pelican RapidsCity | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| New York MillsCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake ParkCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| OttertailCity | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| Pine PointCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.6 |
| OsageCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.7 |
| ErhardCity | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| White EarthCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frazee, MN in?
- Frazee is in Becker County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Frazee, MN?
- About 1,647 people live in Frazee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frazee?
- Nearby places include Vergas (7 mi), Detroit Lakes (9.4 mi), Perham (11 mi), Dent (12 mi), Richville (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023