MN210 West, 2018
Clitherall’s story
162 years in pictures
Census counts: 167 in 1900, 62 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1912 on.
- 1864Clitherall is settled
ClitherallMN
A town of 71, settled in 1864.
Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
71
2025 Census estimate · +12.7% since 2020
Median home value
$78K
Census ACS
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
42.1
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Clitherall a good place to live?
Clitherall has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
71 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Clitherall: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clitherall, and how to reach them.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Clitherall’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOtter Tail County Government Services CenterOtter Tail County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5652456524 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clitherall.
Natural hazards
Clitherall faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Compared with nearly four fifths of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Clitherall is lower. 53% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 20%.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Clitherall, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
In Clitherall, the peak summer temperature is 80°F, below both Minnesota’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
46″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter4–22°
Spring31–52°
Summer56–78°
Fall35–54°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Clitherall is
In Clitherall, 36% of adults have high blood pressure. CDC measures, 32 in all: Clitherall beats Minnesota on 4 and trails on 10. Among adults in the town, 16% binge drink, below both the Minnesota town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (16%).
| Clitherall | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
4 better18 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Clitherall | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.2% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 5.9% |
Perham Health
22 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Clitherall
17pages on Clitherall
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Clitherall; the nearest are
Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fergus Falls22.2 mi$5,908 in-state tuitionUniversity of Minnesota-MorrisUniversity or college · Public · Morris49 mi$14,526 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Clitherall residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Famous people from Clitherall
3 notable people were born in Clitherall.
About Clitherall
City in Minnesota, United States
Clitherall ( KLITH-ər-əl) is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 62 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1864
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,348 ft
- ZIP code
- 56524
- Area code
- 218
Questions about Clitherall
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Clitherall, MN a good place to live?
Clitherall has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Clitherall, MN known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Emery Fletcher and Erle Whiting.