Perham, Minnesota
City · Population 3,708 · #195 in Minnesota
About Perham
Perham is a small town in northwestern Minnesota counting 3,708 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Perham is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.58 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,036 residents per square mile.
📰 Perham News Today
- Pioneerfest wadenapj.com · Aug 18
- Pioneer Fest brings Perham’s past to life at Pioneer Village Perham Focus · Aug 17
- Bongards' Creameries announced a $135 million expansion to facility in southern Minnesota Perham Focus · Aug 18
- AlexAirShow2026 016 Perham Focus · Aug 17
- Pioneerfest Perham Focus · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Perham Unique
- The only place in America named Perham — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Perham
- 1894
- Lakes Cafe (café)
- Mrs. B's — cafe (café)
- Pizza Ranch
- Silvermoon Lounge & Restaurant
- Zorbaz on Little Pine — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- History Museum of East Otter Tail County · Museum
- ITOW Veterans Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Perham
- City Hall (Turtle Race) Park reviews ★
- City Park reviews ★
- Country Pines Park reviews ★
- Fair Grounds reviews ★
- Krauss Park reviews ★
- Perham Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Pioneer Grounds reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Perham
- HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARY
- PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER
- PERHAM SENIOR HIGH
- PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Perham Health ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,708
Rank in state#195 of 855
Land area3.58 sq mi
Density1,036/sq mi
Coordinates46.5996, -95.5771