How long is the commute from Perham, MN?
Workers who live in Perham, MN take an average of 11.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
8.9% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
12.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.8 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 12.2%
How people in Perham get to work
| Means of transportation | Perham | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.5% (±8.6 points) | 75.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±5.1 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±1.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.9% (±6.4 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±5.1 points) | 10.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Perham, 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, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Otter Tail County, Perham ranks 82 of 82 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2501 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Perham
| Vehicles available | Perham | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.2% (±5.7 points) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% (±7.9 points) | 24.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±7.1 points) | 39.4% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±4.3 points) | 30.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Perham, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Otter Tail County (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Perham
| Perham | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±5.1 points) | 10.4% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±3.8 points) | 93.4% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±5.5 points) | 87.7% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Perham, 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
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perham | — | 11.8 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Perham Township | 1.5 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Lake Township (Otter Tail County) | 5.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Edna Township | 5.5 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Gorman Township | 5.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Richville | 6.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±11.2) | Higher |
| Rush Lake Township | 6.9 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Corliss Township | 7.4 mi | 30.3 minutes (±10.7) | Higher |
| Dent | 7.4 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pine Lake Township (Otter Tail County), MN (20.8 minutes), Edna Township, MN (23.2 minutes), Gorman Township, MN (20.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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
How long is the average commute in Perham?
Workers who live in Perham, MN take an average of 11.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Perham without a car?
12.2% of households in Perham have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Perham?
5.0% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Perham worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perham city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perham city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perham city, 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 city, Minnesota (place:50470, in state:27).
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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