Perham, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,577 Population 999/sq mi density
$47,088 Median Income $27,057 per capita
$186,000 Home Value $374,926 Zillow
$813 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$47,088 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $813/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Perham, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,088
37% below
$27,057 per capita
Home Value
$186,000
34% below
Zillow: $374,926
Median Rent
$813/mo
30% below
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
15% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
328% above
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Perham Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Perham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
66%
Rent
70%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
428%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Perham a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Perham residents earn a median household income of $47,088 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,057. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Perham is $186,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,926. Median rent is $813/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Perham reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 403/100K.

Education

28.7% of adults in Perham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Perham has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,577
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density999/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,088
Per Capita$27,057
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000

Housing

A
Home Value$186,000
Rent$813
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$374,926
Housing Units1,692
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property403/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,368 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute13 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Perham was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Hector International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.