Perham, Minnesota

Population 2,988

Perham is located in Otter Tail County, MN. The population is 2,988, making Perham the 3rd largest city in Otter Tail County.

There are 4 public schools in Perham with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Perham is very low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Perham is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Perham property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Perham include Perham Township, Pine Lake Township and Gorman Township.

Perham Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 12.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.8%

Crime Rate

89.6% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 55
  • Violent Crimes: 138
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 138
  • Larceny Theft: 83

Registered Offenders

75.29% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Perham
  • 3.35 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

88 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 84

Unemployment

Low 1.9%
  • Minnesota unemployment average: 2.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Perham, MN and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Perham's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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47 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Perham, MN issued 47 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 47 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 44 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Perham, MN issued 55 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 55 permits, 7 were issued for single family homes and 48 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $594
  • 2 Bedrooms: $781
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,029
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,128

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Environmental Hazards

88 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Perham, MN has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.72 Average
    Perham, MN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 6.53°
  • February 11.7°
  • March 27.1°
  • April 40.45°
  • May 57.96°
  • June 65.81°
  • July 68.83°
  • August 66.56°
  • September 57.28°
  • October 44.48°
  • November 30.18°
  • December 11.28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Perham, MN

Earthquakes
Perham, MN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Perham, MN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Perham, MN has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Perham, MN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Perham, MN: $51,847

Unemployment

Unemployment in Perham is 1.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.23%
White Collar - 42.77%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mark Dayton
  • Sen. Al Franken
  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar

City Representatives

  • Collin C. Peterson

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

7 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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