Perham, MN
Living in Perham
Bikeability44
Walkability76
Commute90
Public Transit47
Affordability93
Public Safety82
Airports4
Hospitals85
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools72
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.4kPopulation+481 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate34%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office19%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation2%
Walked8%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$145kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$617Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
LP gas1%
Utility gas54%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Perham
United States45
Minnesota28
Otter Tail County11
Property Crime in Perham
United States48
Minnesota45
Otter Tail County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 42 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 14 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perham
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding18
Tornado19
Blizzard7
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Perham, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Perham, MN
St Henrys Area School
0 miles, S
St Paul's Lutheran School
0 miles, SW
Faith Christian School
20 miles, NW
Adventist Christian School
20 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Perham, MN
Minnesota State University Moorhead
59 miles, W
Concordia College at Moorhead
59 miles, W
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
61 miles, W
Oak Hills Christian College
65 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Perham, MN
Perham Health
1 miles, SW
Essentia Health St Marys-Detroit Lakes
20 miles, NW
Tri County Hospital
24 miles, SE
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
32 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Perham, MN
Hector International Airport
63 miles, W
Bemidji Regional Airport
70 miles, NE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
70 miles, E
St. Cloud Regional Airport
103 miles, SE