Perham
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Perham is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, with 3,512 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,368 ft (417 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Richville, 6.9 miles S.
- 3,512residents (2020 Census)
- 1,368 ftelevation · 417 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.3 km²
- 982 / sq mipopulation density
- 56573ZIP code
About Perham
Perham ( PURM) is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. The population was 3,512 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Perham
- Median household income
- $49,716
- Median home value
- $199,000
- Median rent
- $855/mo
- Median age
- 33.2
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Perham had 3,512 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,512 |
|---|---|
| Density | 982 per sq mi (379 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Perham at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,512 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.58 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.6001° N, 95.5781° W |
| ZIP code | 56573 |
| Official website | ci.perham.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2750470 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Perham
- Richville6.9 mi S
- Dent7.4 mi SW
- Frazee10.7 mi NW
- Vergas11.2 mi W
- New York Mills11.2 mi SE
- Ottertail11.6 mi S
- Wolf Lake18.1 mi NE
- Bluffton18.7 mi SE
- Deer Creek19.0 mi SE
- Detroit Lakes19.2 mi NW
- Henning20.2 mi S
- Clitherall22.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Perham
What county is Perham in?
Perham is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Perham, MN?
3,512 people lived in Perham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Perham, MN?
The ZIP code of Perham is 56573.
What is the elevation of Perham?
1,368 feet (417 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Perham?
Richville (6.9 mi), Dent (7.4 mi), Frazee (10.7 mi), Vergas (11.2 mi), New York Mills (11.2 mi).
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