Perrytown, AR

Arkansas

Perrytown is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 293. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
293 Population 211/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $25,613 per capita
$127,900 Home Value
$1,188 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,900 home value, $1,188/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,000
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $127,900
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.7%
6% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,188
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 47.2%
47% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

How Perrytown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population293
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 76%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$25,613
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,323M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,900
Rent$1,188
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden12.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity47.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease8.1%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation303 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+91.6%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.0%
Libraries1

Is Perrytown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Perrytown receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Perrytown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Perrytown is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Perrytown is $127,900, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Perrytown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Perrytown has a population of 293 with a density of 211 people per square mile. The median age is 27.7 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.8%), with 4.8% Hispanic, 8.9% Black.

Population

293
Total Population
211
People / sq mi
27.7yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.7%
Female 40.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Perrytown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Perrytown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Perrytown is $55,000, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Perrytown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,000
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,613
Avg Weekly Wage$871
IRS Avg AGI$47,089

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)502
County GDP$1,323M

Business (County)

Restaurants34
Healthcare52
Retail73
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,413
60% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Work from Home1.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Perrytown is $127,900, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,188 (2% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,900
55% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,188
2% above US avg
Rent Burden12.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,413
60% below US avg
Effective Rate1.10%
In Perrytown, 47.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.7% report depression. 40.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Perrytown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity47.2%
47% above US avg
Diabetes14.4%
Heart Disease8.1%
High Blood Pressure41.9%
Asthma11.6%
COPD10.5%
Stroke4.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.7%
Physical Inactivity40.5%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress23.0%
Physical Distress18.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Checkup Rate76.6%
Premature Death11,967/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.6/10
Exercise Access60.5%
Healthcare Facilities52

Crime Rates: Perrytown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Perrytown has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.7 inches
47% above US avg
Snowfall2.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation303 ft (92 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates33.6971°N, 93.5324°W
County FIPS05057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 86.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.9%
D 29.2%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.7%
6% above US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score4.91
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density211/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities52
Restaurants34
Retail Stores73

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Work from Home1.0%

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