Information on Perham, Otter Tail County
The City of Perham is located in the state of Minnesota, in Otter Tail County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Perham City HALL, Otter Tail County
| Perham City Hall's address | Perham Perham Municipal Building PO Box 130 Perham MN 56573 United States | |
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| Phone number of Perham City Hall | +1 218-346-4455 | |
| Perham, MN email | Loading... | |
| Perham official website | cityofperham.com | |
| Mayor of Perham | ||
| Birth Certificate | Order your Minnesota birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Perham
What county is Perham MN in?Perham, MN is located in Otter Tail County |
Where is Perham, Minnesota ?Perham is situated in Otter Tail County, in the west-central part of the United States, within Minnesota. Located approximately 70 miles east of Fargo, North Dakota, and about 180 miles northwest of Minneapolis, it lies near Pine Lake and the Otter Tail River. |
What is the cost of living in Perham MN ? |
Perham administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail - other counties in Minnesota |
Perham building department, MN
If you are planning a construction project in Perham, MN, obtaining the necessary permits is a crucial first step. In Perham, building-related permits can be requested through the city's Building and Permits Department, which is located at City Hall. Due to varying types of construction and regulations, it is important to contact their office directly for specific information about costs and processing times related to your project. By reaching out to the department, you can ensure that you have everything in place to meet local requirements efficiently.
Demography of Perham
| Name of Perham inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 2 559 inhabitants | 207 / 5 966 | ||
| Population density in Perham | 857,4 pop/sq mi (331,0 pop/km²) | |||
Events nearby
| MAD Summer Party | 2025-07-12 at Soo Pass Ranch | ||
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| WE Fest | 2025-08-07 at WE Fest Country Music Festival at Soo Pass Ranch | ||
 | World of Outlaws Fergus Falls Showdown | 2025-06-26 at I-94 EMR Speedway | |
 | Javier Rosas en Long Prairie | 2025-06-06 at Chavez Event Center | |
| OVERTIME: The Long Way Home Tour w/ KRIZZ KALIKO in Fargo/Dilworth | 2025-08-24 at TAK Music Venue | ||
| ZZ Top w/ The Wallflowers | 2025-06-10 at Bluestem Center for the Arts | ||
| The Avett Brothers | 2025-08-30 at Bluestem Center for the Arts |
List of Passport Facilities in Perham, MN
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Perham, MN
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| USPO - DETROIT LAKES | 250 STATE ST. W. | 2188476230 |
| BECKER COUNTY RECORDER | 915 LAKE AVE | 2188467304 |
| WADENA COUNTY PLANNING - ZONING | 415 JEFFERSON ST. S | 2186317604 |
| OTTER TAIL COUNTY TREASURER | 570 FIR AVE W | 2189988295 |
| HUBBARD COUNTY | 301 COURT AVE | 2187323452 |
| GRANT COUNTY RECORDER | 10 - 2ND ST. NE | 2186858255 |
| USPO - ALEXANDRIA | 519 ELM ST | 3207633432 |
| DOUGLAS COUNTY RECORDER | 305 - 8TH AVE. W. | 3207623877 |
| MAHNOMEN CO AUDITORS OFFICE | 311 N MAIN ST | 2189355669 |
| WAHPETON MAIN POST OFFICE | 926 2ND AVENUE N | 7016422347 |
| CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE | 615 LAKE ST. S | 3207322167 |
| USPO - PILLAGER | 123 CEDAR AVE E | 2187463180 |
| CASS COUNTY RECORDER | 303 MINNESOTA AVE WEST | 2185477381 |
| USPO - MOORHEAD | 119 S FIFTH STREET | 2184222000 |
| NDSU STUDY ABROAD | 1401 ADMINISTRATION AVEUNUE, MU 116 | 7012317895 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Perham
There are 3 bank branches in Perham.
United Community Bank is the most popular bank in Perham with 2 branch offices, followed by Bremer Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Perham:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| United Community Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bremer Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Perham administrative numbers
| Perham City code | 2750470 |
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| Perham City postcode | 56573 |
Transportation modes in Perham
| Airport | Detroit Lakes Airport 21.5 miles Park Rapids Municipal Airport 31.6 miles Fergus Falls Municipal Airport 35.3 miles |
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Perham territory
| Perham area | 2,98 sq mi (7,73 km²) |
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| Perham altitude | 1 368 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 46.5996 Longitude: -95.5736 Latitude: 46° 35' 59'' North Longitude: 95° 34' 25'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Namesake of Perham |
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| Natural parks | Perham isn't part of a natural park |
What is Perham close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Richville, Dent, Frazee and New York Mills | ||
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| Frazee | Frazee | Wolf Lake |
| Richville |  | New York Mills |
| Richville | Richville | New York Mills |
| Richville 6.9 miles | Dent 7.6 miles | Frazee 10.9 miles |
| New York Mills 11 miles | Vergas 11.6 miles | Ottertail 12.4 miles |
| Wolf Lake 18 miles | Bluffton 18.5 miles | Deer Creek 18.8 miles |
| Detroit Lakes 19 miles | Henning 20.1 miles | Clitherall 22.7 miles |
| Battle Lake 22.8 miles | Sebeka 23.2 miles | Wadena 23.7 miles |
| Vining 23.8 miles | Pelican Rapids 24.4 miles | Menahga 24.8 miles |
| Underwood 26 miles | Erhard 26.2 miles | Audubon 26.6 miles |
Distance between Perham and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1477 miles | Houston : 1164 miles | Philadelphia : 1121 miles |
| Phoenix : 1251 miles | San Antonio : 1196 miles | San Diego : 1483 miles |
| Dallas : 957 miles | San Jose : 1487 miles | Jacksonville : 1350 miles |
| Indianapolis : 669 miles closest | San Francisco : 1526 miles | Austin : 1133 miles |
| Columbus : 780 miles | Fort Worth : 961 miles | Charlotte : 1099 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Perham, MN
Elementary schools in Perham
Heart Of The Lake Elementary
District of Perham-Dent Public School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 518
Middle schools in Perham
Prairie Wind Middle
District of Perham-Dent Public School DistrictLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 463
High schools in Perham
Perham Area Learning Center
District of Perham-Dent Public School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 36
Perham Senior High
District of Perham-Dent Public School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 462
Private schools in Perham
St Henrys Area School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6Students : 108
St Paul's Lutheran School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6Students : 97
Leisure and activities in Perham surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Perham Lakeside Country Club | Frazee Golf Course to Frazee 10.2 miles |
| Balmoral Golf Course to Battle Lake 16 miles | Detroit Country Club - Lakeview Course to Detroit Lakes 18.5 miles |