Perla, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
197 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,158 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$93,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$292 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$396 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hot Spring County
4
Malvern Urban Area
4
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hot Spring County
5
Malvern Urban Area
5
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 4 1 45
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 62
May 6 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 5 0 63
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 7, AR State House District 29, AR
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Schools

Malvern High School
2 miles, W • 2.8 star
Malvern Junior High School
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
Wilson Intermediate School
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Hot Springs Beauty College
17 miles, NW • 1 star
National Park College
22 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

National Park Medical Center
17 miles, NW • 1.4 star
St Vincent Hot Springs
18 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Saline Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
112 miles, NW • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
135 miles, S • 1 star
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