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Perham, MN
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56573.
Population
3,627
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,014
ZIP codes
1
Perham and its ZIP codes
Perham at a glance
- Perham is about 14 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,716 a year, 44% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,000 (40% below Minnesota) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for Perham, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perham, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,716
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$199,000
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.0%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
11.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,463), Norwegian Americans (618), Irish Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otter Tail County. PPP loans are for Perham.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,321
22,581 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,053
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$541M
FY 2026, $9,001 per person
PPP loans
$31.14M
412 loans, 3,470 jobs reported
How people get to work
Perham, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 11.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perham, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,388
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -2°F
26.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perham, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Perham
1 in or overlapping Perham. Population shown
Cities near Perham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichvilleCity | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| DentCity | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| FrazeeCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| New York MillsCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| VergasCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| OttertailCity | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| Wolf LakeCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| BlufftonCity | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| Deer CreekCity | 19 mi | 4 |
| Detroit LakesCity | 20 mi | 11.8 |
| HenningCity | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| ClitherallCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| WadenaCity | 23 mi | 5.5 |
| SebekaCity | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| ViningCity | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| Battle LakeCity | 24 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Perham, MN in?
- Perham is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Perham, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Perham include 56573.
- What is the population of Perham, MN?
- About 3,627 people live in Perham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Perham?
- Nearby places include Richville (7.1 mi), Dent (7.6 mi), Frazee (11 mi), New York Mills (11 mi), Vergas (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023