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Fisher, MN map Population (year 2000): 435. Estimated population in July 2006: 413 (-5.1% change)
 

Males: 217  (49.9%)
Females: 218  (50.1%)

Polk County

Median resident age:  37.1 years
Minnesota median age:  35.4 years

Zip codes: 56723.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $41,700 (it was $38,750 in 2000)
Fisher  $41,700
Minnesota:  $52,024

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $87,000 (it was $64,600 in 2000)
Fisher  $87,000
Minnesota:  $198,800

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Races in Fisher:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.3%)
  • Other race (1.1%)

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Ancestries: Norwegian (48.5%), German (26.7%), Irish (6.9%), Swedish (6.0%), English (5.3%), French (4.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 840 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 1047 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Fisher

  • High school or higher: 88.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Fisher city

  • Never married: 21.6%
  • Now married: 61.1%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

6 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.4%
Minnesota:  5.3%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Fisher:  1.6% ($1,007)
Minnesota:  1.1% ($1,297)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (64.2 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (312.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (750.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Climax, MN (13.3 miles ), Crookston, MN (13.4 miles ), East Grand Forks, MN (17.6 miles ), Nielsville, MN (18.8 miles) , Grand Forks, ND (19.1 miles ), Thompson, ND (21.1 miles ), Reynolds, ND (22.9 miles ), Shelly, MN (23.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 47.80 N, Longitude: 96.80 W


Area code: 218

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Population change in the 1990s: -4 (-0.9%).



Most common industries for males:
  • Construction (22%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Food (8%)
  • Transportation equipment (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)


Most common industries for females:
  • Health care (18%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Social assistance (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)


Most common occupations for males
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)


Most common occupations for females
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)


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Fisher-area historical tornado activity is below Minnesota state average. It is 35% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1958, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.3 miles away from the Fisher city center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/16/1973, a category 3 tornado 35.0 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Fisher:
  • RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME (about 16 miles; CROOKSTON, MN)
  • NORTH VALLEY HEALTH CENTER (about 28 miles; WARREN, MN)
  • HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL (about 34 miles; HILLSBORO, ND)

Political contributions by individuals in Fisher, MN

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Fisher:
  • GRAND FORKS INTL (about 27 miles; GRAND FORKS, ND; ID: GFK)
  • THIEF RIVER FALLS REGIONAL (about 46 miles; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; ID: TVF)
  • HECTOR INTL (about 61 miles; FARGO, ND; ID: FAR)
Other public-use airports nearest to Fisher:
  • CROOKSTON MUNI KIRKWOOD FLD (about 13 miles; CROOKSTON, MN; ID: CKN)
  • WARREN MUNI (about 28 miles; WARREN, MN; ID: D37)
  • HILLSBORO MUNI (about 36 miles; HILLSBORO, ND; ID: 3H4)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fisher:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 21 miles; GRAND FORKS, ND; Full-time enrollment: 9,935)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 61 miles; FARGO, ND; FT enrollment: 8,836)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 66 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 66 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,771)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 106 miles; WAHPETON, ND; FT enrollment: 2,176)
  • NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE-BEMIDJI (about 135 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; FT enrollment: 3,761)
  • BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 135 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; FT enrollment: 3,562)
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Fisher that have no violations reported:
  • FISHER (Population served: 435, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Minnesota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  67.8%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.9%
Whole state:  5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  6.8%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  3.2%

Fisher compared to Minnesota state average:
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Fisher (2007 data):
  • Bremer Bank, National Association: Fisher Branch at 323 Thompson Avenue, branch established on 1978-04-03. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $693.5 mil, Deposits: $501.1 mil, headquarters in Grand Forks, ND, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Otto Bremer Foundation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Polk County Minnesota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 0$0 2$525
Health 0$0 15$125
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 2$930
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$507
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,490
Firefighters 0$0 24$200
Totals for Government 0$0 45$3,777


Fisher government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $45,000
    Sewerage: $34,000
    All Other: $12,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $49,000
    Financial Administration: $34,000
    Water Utilities: $30,000
    Fire Protection: $30,000
    Solid Waste Management: $27,000
    Police Protection: $18,000
    Sewerage: $17,000
    Regular Highways: $15,000
    Central Staff Services: $7,000
    Health Services - Other: $7,000
    Parks & Recreation: $6,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $14,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $278,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $109,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $375,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $12,000
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $26,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $11,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $97,000
    Sewerage: $19,000
    Fire Protection: $5,000
    Regular Highways: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $111,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $45,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $51,000
    All Other: $10,000
  • Tax - Property: $57,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $25,000

6.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,008 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.19%
Minnesota average:  7.79%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Grand Forks County, ND  1.79% ($32,507 average AGI)
from Marshall County, MN  0.26% ($30,933)
from Red Lake County, MN  0.24% ($17,571)


7.26% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,344 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.26%
Minnesota average:  7.84%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Grand Forks County, ND  1.73% ($24,358 average AGI)
to Cass County, ND  0.43% ($26,440)
to Hennepin County, MN  0.32% ($30,973)


Strongest AM radio stations in Fisher:
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KNOX (1310 AM; 5 kW; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: LEIGHTON ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KCNN (1590 AM; 5 kW; EAST GRAND FORKS, MN; Owner: KRAD, INC.)
  • KROX (1260 AM; 1 kW; CROOKSTON, MN)
  • KQWB (1660 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KUND (1370 AM; 1 kW; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KKXL (1440 AM; 1 kW; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KMAV (1520 AM; daytime; 3 kW; MAYVILLE, ND; Owner: R & J BROADCASTING)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fisher:
  • KYCK (97.1 FM; CROOKSTON, MN; Owner: SS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQHT (96.1 FM; CROOKSTON, MN; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZLT-FM (104.3 FM; EAST GRAND FORKS, MN; Owner: KRAD, INC.)
  • KQMN (91.5 FM; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KJKJ (107.5 FM; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKXL-FM (92.9 FM; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUND-FM (89.3 FM; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA)

TV broadcast stations around Fisher:
  • K49FF (Channel 49; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KXJB-TV (Channel 4; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: CATAMOUNT BROADCASTING OF FARGO LLC)

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