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Perla, AR
Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
Population
141
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
146
ZIP codes
0
Perla and its ZIP codes
Perla at a glance
- Perla is about 2.5 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Perla, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hot Spring County. PPP loans are for Perla.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,218
7,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $7,036 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Perla, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
590
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
53
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 29°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perla, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Perla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MalvernCity | 2.2 mi | 9.7 |
| RockportCity | 3.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Magnet CoveCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.1 |
| PoyenTown | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Jones MillsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.2 |
| TraskwoodCity | 9 mi | 5.6 |
| DonaldsonTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| TullTown | 12 mi | 4 |
| LonsdaleTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| HaskellCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| MidwayTown | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| PrattsvilleTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| FriendshipTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| LeolaTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake HamiltonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| Hot SpringsCity | 19 mi | 37.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Perla, AR in?
- Perla is in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Perla, AR?
- About 141 people live in Perla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Perla?
- Nearby places include Malvern (2.2 mi), Rockport (3.3 mi), Magnet Cove (6.6 mi), Poyen (8.4 mi), Jones Mills (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023