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Deer Creek Minnesota Community Guide

Location:

Location of Deer Creek Minnesota

Population:

Deer Creek (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	2010	2000-2010 Change
Deer Creek (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	2010	Actual	Percent
Population	287	392	303	328	322	-6	-1.83
Land Area (sq. mile)	3.90	3.82	4.02	4.02	4.02	0	0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile)	73.59	102.62	75.37	81.61	80.10	-1.51	-1.85
Housing Units	112	157	155	163	161	-2	-1.23
Households	--	151	135	143	147	+4	+2.80
Persons Per Household	--	2.52	2.24	2.29	2.19	-0.10	-4.36

Geography:

Deer Creek is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 km²), all of it land. Minnesota Highway 29 and Minnesota Highway 106 are two of the main routes in the community. The elevation is 1,394 ft (425 m) above sea level.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Demographics:

As of the census of 2000, there were 328 people, 143 households, and 94 families residing in the city. The population density was 81.6 people per square mile (31.5/km²). There were 163 housing units at an average density of 40.6/sq mi (15.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.56% White, 0.30% African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.30% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 143 households out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,558, and the median income for a family was $37,656. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,097. About 2.4% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 23.6% of those age 65 or over.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

History:

DEER CREEK Township, organized July 1, 1873, and the city in sections 26 and 27, platted in May 1882, and incorporated December 28, 1899, are named for the creek flowing north through the east part of this township to the Leaf River. The post office began in 1879; the early site had a brick factory, a creamery, an elevator, a flour mill, a blacksmith, and a station of the Northern Pacific Railroad.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Government:

Deer Creek City Hall 106 Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2001
Mayor	Julie Brenko PO Box 145 Deer Creek, MN 56527	(218) 639-2511
Administrator/Clerk	Carol Pearson PO Box 272 Deer Creek, MN 56527	(218) 462-2938
Council Member	Brenda Lee PO Box 211 Deer Creek, MN 56527	(218) 462-2454
Council Member	Danny Hendershot PO Box 171 Deer Creek, MN 56527	(218) 462-2543
Council Member	Mary Lee Weaver 616 Highway 106 N Deer Creek, MN 56527	(218) 462-2171
Council Member	Jim Hill 307 Spaghetti Road N Deer Creek, MN 56527	(218) 462-2038

Post Office:

US Post Office
120 Main Avenue E
Deer Creek, MN 56527-9998
Phone: (218) 462-2000
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       8:30 am - 12:30 pm
                        1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Saturday           8:00 am - 9:00 am

Latest Collection at Post Office:
Week Days 4:30 pm
Saturday 4:30 pm

Utilities:

Utility Type	Utility Name	Utility Phone
Electricity	n/a	--
Natural Gas	n/a	--
Wastewater	n/a	--
Water	n/a	--
Telephone	n/a	--
Cable TV	n/a	--

Major Employers:

Employer	Products/Services	Employees
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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Deer Creek Minnesota area

Events:

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Attractions:

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Recreation:

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Lakes:

Lake Name	Size (acres)	Lake info	Lake Map	Rec Map	Topo Map

Health Care:

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Schools:

Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools District #2155 520 Colfax Avenue SW Wadena, Minnesota 56482 Phone: (218) 632-2155 Web: www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us
Leaf River Academy 401 Main Avenue W Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2505

Churches:

Trinity Lutheran Church 221 N Clark Street Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2465
United Methodist Church 108 Main Avenue W Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2411

Media:

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Businesses:

A & J Auto Body 207 Main Avenue Dr E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2737
Astle Corp 208 Baker Street N Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2606
Astle's Trucking Inc 29744 530th Avenue Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2611
Billy Astle LLC 112 Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2081
Brewski's Bar 113 Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2851
Deer Creek City Office 106 Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2001
Deer Creek Express 320 Main Avenue W Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-9777
Deer Creek Fire Department 106 Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2001
Deer Creek Insurance 112 Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2155
Deer Creek Oil & Tire 100 Main Avenue W Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2200
Deer Creek Museum Main Avenue Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: n/a
Deer Creek Police Department 106 Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2001
Deer Creek U Store Main Avenue Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2737
Golbergs Lakeview Dairy‎ 57448 County Highway 50 Deer Creek, MN 56527-9509 Phone: (218) 462-2257
IFS Inc Liquid Plant 410 Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2988
Jerry's Six Pack Auto Body 28244 555th Avenue Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2168
Joey Brasel Construction 32197 State Highway 106 Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2259
Layman Excavating 29713 County Highway 67 Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2372
McFarlane Mark F CPA 112 Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2450
Performance Paving 207 5th Street N Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2543
Picturesque 304 Main Avenue W Deer Creek, MN Phone: (218) 462-2100 ‎
Quality Asphalt Inc 31261 550th Avenue Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2400
Quality Paving & Sealcoating 302 North Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2126
Scott Wohlwend Construction 105 2nd Street S Deer Creek, MN Phone: (218) 462-2028 ‎
Strongform 208 Baker Street N Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2606 ‎ Web: www.strongform.net Strongform specializes in industrial structural concrete construction; rebar placement, steel buildings, & structural steel erection. Services to industries include alternative energy, agriculture, mining, cement, fertilizer, food and beverage, power, and other industrial projects. Strongform achieves excellent workmanship on aggressive schedules and maintains an excellent safety standard.
Tanya Zerr's Tan & Trim 106 Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2575
Trinity Lutheran Church 221 N Clark Street Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2465
Truax Auto Sales 213 State Highway 29 S Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2765 Web: www.truaxautosales.com
United Methodist Church 108 Main Avenue W Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2411
US Post Office 120 Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527-9998 Phone: (218) 462-2000 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com
Wadena State Bank 112 Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: (218) 462-2155 Web: www.wadenastatebank.com Wadena State Bank is a locally-owned, independent bank, chartered in 1917 by W.J. Browne. Wadena State Bank has three branches located in Bluffton, Deer Creek and the main branch in Wadena, Minnesota. Being locally-owned, we have a vested interest in the success of our area. A good portion of your deposits are invested in the surrounding communities by way of loans to community members and businesses.
Wash Tub Laundromat Main Avenue E Deer Creek, MN 56527 Phone: n/a

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