Why Otter Tail County is an Otterly Awesome Place to Live

by Steve Heriot

Otter Tail Lakes Country is a collection of friendly, small towns set among scenic lakes, woods, parks, and trails. Residents enjoy a great quality of living, excellent schools, many career opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare and a thriving art and cultural scene.

With friendly hometown living, a lower cost of living, excellent schools and nature just out your front door, the lakes aren’t just a great place to visit, they are also a great place to live, work, raise a family, grow a business and retire.

We encourage you to live and work here. Why? There are good jobs, in a variety of occupations. Our 22 unique towns have a rural setting but are just a couple of hours from the Twin Cities. It’s a safe place to live, work, play, raise kids, and retire. Extensive culture, art, and music opportunities are complemented by an eclectic blend of restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and entertainment. Quality healthcare, good schools, outdoor recreation, high quality of life, and the stable economy all create a thriving environment for business. Most importantly, the people here share a special community spirit.

People have moved to the area from larger cities and found they enjoy the tight-knit aspect of living in an Otter Tail County community. Each area has a unique stamp on it with various small businesses and restaurants to offer. There is no shortage of outdoor activities or community events throughout the year for folks to enjoy or spend time volunteering.

We think that Otter Tail Lakes Country is the very best place to live, work and play. If you are tired of the rat race in the big city, a move to Otter Tail Lakes Country might be just what your Inner Otter needs.