Utilities & Infrastructure in Perham, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.5%

of households

No Internet

15.5%

of households

Total Households

1,418

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.5%
Cellular Data Plan
67.1%
Satellite
6.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.3%
No Internet Access
15.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.9%

of households

Smartphone

81.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.4%

of households

Tablet

60.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.9%
Smartphone
81.0%
Desktop / Laptop
63.4%
Tablet
60.0%
Smartphone Only
12.1%
No Computer
12.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

3,421

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PerhamCommunityGround water3,4210

81.7% of households in Perham have broadband internet access. 72.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.5% of households have no internet access. 12.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,421 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.