Moorhead is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, and the largest city in northwest Minnesota.
Moorhead is on the move! With it's small town atmosphere and big city amenities, Moorhead is the choice hundreds make every year as their new home. Modern resources and hundreds of lots for new homes and families enable Moorhead to comfortably expand. Moorhead is on the move! With it's small town atmosphere and big city amenities, Moorhead is the choice hundreds make every year as their new home. Modern resources and hundreds of lots for new homes and families enable Moorhead to comfortably expand.
Moorhead is known for it's school systems and their excellent record. With over 6,000 secondary and elementary students, along with 11,000 college students, Moorhead is committed to the learning needs of each of it's children. So much so, in fact, that Moorhead's educational system is also it's biggest employer. Students at Moorhead are also encouraged to take Advanced Placement tests and college courses, to help them succeed and excel in many arenas of life. To further spur the students to greater heights in life, Moorhead is near three different but excellent colleges. Concordia College, a parochial liberal arts college hosted by the Evangelical Luthern Church in America. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a wonderful state-sponsored college with nationally acclaimed Graphics Design, Accountant, and education programs in the country. Finally, Northwest Technical College is for commercial art students who want hands-on work experience in their desired trade before entering the bustling workforce.
Recreation in Moorhead is an important part of community life and spirit. 20 neighborhood parks with playgrounds, 10 recreation centers and four expansive regional parks are there to give Moorhead residents the fun and relaxation they seek!
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $149,302
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 35,329. Moorhead covers 13.4 square miles.
Zip codes: 56560, 56561, 56562, 56563 - Area code: 218
Weather
Moorhead, MN climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of -2.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Moorhead is 21.19 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 3.51 Inches.
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