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Perryville, AR
City in Perry County, Arkansas.
Population
1,390
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
326
ZIP codes
0
Perryville and its ZIP codes
Perryville at a glance
- Perryville is about 5.6 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,400, 6% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,600 (29% below Arkansas) and median rent is $631 a month.
Local data for Perryville, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perryville, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,400
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$133,600
Median rent
$631/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (260), German Americans (237), Mexican Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Perryville.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,040
1,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,849
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.9M
FY 2026, $9,274 per person
How people get to work
Perryville, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled0.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perryville, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 29°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perryville, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Perryville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PerryTown | 2.1 mi | 0.7 |
| AdonaCity | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| OppeloCity | 5.9 mi | 2.5 |
| HoustonTown | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| BigelowTown | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| MorriltonCity | 10 mi | 8.8 |
| FourcheTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| AplinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| PlumervilleCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| CasaTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| MenifeeTown | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| RolandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.1 |
| AtkinsCity | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| HattievilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| ConwayCity | 20 mi | 46.6 |
| Natural StepsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Perryville, AR in?
- Perryville is in Perry County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Perryville, AR?
- About 1,390 people live in Perryville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Perryville?
- Nearby places include Perry (2.1 mi), Adona (5.8 mi), Oppelo (5.9 mi), Houston (6.2 mi), Bigelow (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023