How long is the commute from Perham Township, MN?
Workers who live in Perham Township, MN take an average of 14.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
9.4% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.9 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Perham Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Perham Township | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.9% (±7.9 points) | 75.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±6.7 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.4% (±4.1 points) | 10.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Perham Township, the average commute is lower than in Otter Tail County (20.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Perham Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Otter Tail County, Perham Township ranks 79 of 82 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2396 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Perham Township
| Vehicles available | Perham Township | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.9% (±6.5 points) | 24.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±9.0 points) | 39.4% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 44.0% (±9.2 points) | 30.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Perham Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Otter Tail County (5.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Perham Township
| Perham Township | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.4% (±4.1 points) | 10.4% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±2.9 points) | 93.4% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±5.6 points) | 87.7% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Perham Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (87.7%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Perham Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perham Township | — | 14.9 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Perham | 1.5 mi | 11.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Edna Township | 4.2 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Richville | 5.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±11.2) | Higher |
| Dent | 6.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Rush Lake Township | 6.0 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Pine Lake Township (Otter Tail County) | 6.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Gorman Township | 6.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Dead Lake Township | 8.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Edna Township, MN (23.2 minutes), Richville, MN (30.7 minutes), Dent, MN (19.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Otter Tail County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Aurdal Township | 18.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 74 (tie) | New York Mills | 17.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 74 (tie) | Buse Township | 17.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 76 | Elizabeth | 17.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 77 | Underwood | 16.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 78 | Fergus Falls Township | 15.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 79 | Perham Township | 14.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 80 | Butler Township | 14.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 81 | Fergus Falls | 12.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 82 | Perham | 11.8 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 10 of 82 places in Otter Tail County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Perham Township
How long is the average commute in Perham Township?
Workers who live in Perham Township, MN take an average of 14.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Perham Township without a car?
0.5% of households in Perham Township have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Perham Township?
9.4% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Perham Township worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perham township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perham township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perham township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Perham township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota (county subdivision:50488, in state:27 county:111).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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