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Town in Arkansas, United States
257Population
0.9 sq miArea
335 ftElevation

Perla is a town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Perla had a population of 257. The city's water association filed for Chapter 9 Bankruptcy in the Western District of Arkansas Bankruptcy Court on May 26, 2019.

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Most working residents leave Perla for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Malvern (27%), Little Rock (12%) and Hot Springs (10%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Malvern
27%
Little Rock
12%
Hot Springs
10%
Bryant
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Perla →

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1better than AR·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs CountyMalvern · 0.6 mi · ER
Healthy Connections- Pinnacle MalvernMalvern · 0.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Perla · CMS · HRSAHealth in Perla →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
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Perla has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

55° / 33°Winter
74° / 50°Spring
91° / 69°Summer
75° / 51°Fall
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Nearest: Mid Arkansas Regional LibraryMalvern · 2 miles · 43 hrs a week

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