Perrytown, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 228 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.6%
 
Males: 143  (62.9%)
Females: 85  (37.1%)
Median resident age:

21.9 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 71801.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,120 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Perrytown:

$52,120
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,039 (it was $23,059 in 2000)

Perrytown city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $125,661 (it was $65,800 in 2000)
Perrytown:

$125,661
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $125,749; detached houses: $150,909; mobile homes: $5,198

Median gross rent in 2022: $895.

March 2022 cost of living index in Perrytown: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.0%
(6.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 15.2% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Perrytown, AR (2022)
    • 25460.8%White alone
    • 7517.9%Black alone
    • 5012.0%Two or more races
    • 368.6%Hispanic
    • 71.7%Asian alone



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Perrytown, Arkansas as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Perrytown is 380 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (26.5%), American (10.9%), Irish (6.5%), German (4.8%), European (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 310 feet

Land area: 1.55 square miles.

Population density: 147 people per square mile   (very low).

Perrytown, Arkansas map

14 residents are foreign born (1.7% Asia, 1.7% Latin America).

This city:

3.3%
Arkansas:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $587 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $402 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bossier City, LA (82.2 miles , pop. 56,461).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (86.2 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (198.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Hope, AR (2.0 miles ),
Emmet, AR (2.0 miles ),
Oakhaven, AR (2.3 miles),
Washington, AR (3.1 miles),
Prescott, AR (3.4 miles ),
Blevins, AR (3.5 miles ),
Bodcaw, AR (3.5 miles),
Patmos, AR (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 33.70 N, Longitude: 93.54 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

Distribution of median household income in Perrytown, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Perrytown, AR in 2022
Perrytown satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +37 (+17.0%).
Most common industries in Perrytown, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (9.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.7%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Wood products (4.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (17.2%)
  • Food (17.2%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Truck transportation (10.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.9%)
  • Wood products (6.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (8.3%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.6%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Perrytown, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (10.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (19.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.9%)
  • Top executives (5.2%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.2%)
  • Carpenters (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (18.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.6%)

Average climate in Perrytown, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Perrytown-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 76% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/2/1982, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the Perrytown city center killed 3 people and injured 23 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/1/1997, a category F4 tornado 18.2 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 100 people.

Earthquake activity:

Perrytown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 453% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 223.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 269.2 miles away from the city center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 131.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 126.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 127.8 miles away from Perrytown center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 129.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hempstead County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 12, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Perrytown topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Perrytown:

  • DAVITA - HEMPSTEAD COUNTY DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; HOPE, AR)
  • LAUREL PLACE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; HOPE, AR)
  • HOPE DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; HOPE, AR)
  • MEDICAL PARK HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 5 miles away; HOPE, AR)
  • HEATHER MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; HOPE, AR)
  • HEATHER MANOR NURSING CENTER SOUTH (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; HOPE, AR)
  • PRESCOTT MANOR NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PRESCOTT, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Perrytown:

  • Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (about 34 miles; Magnolia, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,005)
  • Texarkana College (about 37 miles; Texarkana, TX; FT enrollment: 2,629)
  • Henderson State University (about 41 miles; Arkadelphia, AR; FT enrollment: 3,528)
  • National Park Community College (about 62 miles; Hot Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,237)
  • Bossier Parish Community College (about 81 miles; Bossier City, LA; FT enrollment: 6,209)
  • Southern University at Shreveport (about 82 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 2,277)
  • Northeast Texas Community College (about 88 miles; Mount Pleasant, TX; FT enrollment: 2,320)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Perrytown: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Law Enforcement - Southwest Regional Office (A), Perrytown Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Perrytown: Mount Olive Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hempstead County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.0%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.3%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Perrytown:

Marital status in Perrytown, AR
  • Never married: 34.5%
  • Now married: 52.6%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 5.4%

For population 25 years and over in Perrytown:

  • High school or higher: 92.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Perrytown, AR (based on Hempstead County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,34038
Black Protestant2,26812
Mainline Protestant1,27714
Catholic3861
Other2252
None11,113-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
This county:

3.02 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Here:

6.91 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Here:

5.19 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

11.4%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.2%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.0%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.1%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

42.1%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Perrytown:

27.3%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Perrytown:

10.3%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Perrytown:

6.8
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Perrytown:

35.3%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Perrytown:

52.2%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.6%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Perrytown, AR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$650
Water Supply 0$0 1$800
Totals for Government 0$0 2$1,450

Perrytown government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $24,000 ($105.26)
    Water Utilities: $24,000 ($105.26)
    Central Staff Services: $20,000 ($87.72)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($30.70)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($26.32)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Solid Waste Management: $34,000 ($149.12)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $16,000 ($70.18)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($4.39)

Perrytown government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $16,000 ($70.18)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $23,000 ($100.88)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $18,000 ($78.95)
    General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($17.54)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $34,000 ($149.12)
    Property: $9,000 ($39.47)

Perrytown government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $30,000 ($131.58)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $27,000 ($118.42)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($17.54)

Perrytown government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $27,000 ($118.42)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $218,000 ($956.14)

Strongest AM radio stations in Perrytown:

  • KXAR (1490 AM; 1 kW; HOPE, AR; Owner: KDB, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTPA (1370 AM; 1 kW; PRESCOTT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWXI (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GLENWOOD, AR; Owner: PGR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KPYN (900 AM; 10 kW; ATLANTA, TX; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KTFS (940 AM; 2 kW; TEXARKANA, TX; Owner: ARKLATEX, LLC)
  • KBHS (590 AM; 5 kW; HOT SPRINGS, AR; Owner: J & A, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KVMA (630 AM; 1 kW; MAGNOLIA, AR; Owner: MAGNOLIA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Perrytown:

  • K295AB (106.9 FM; HOPE, AR; Owner: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DIST., UNV OF ARK)
  • KHPA (104.9 FM; HOPE, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K217ET (91.3 FM; HOPE, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KJMY (101.7 FM; HOPE, AR; Owner: ARKLATEX, INC.)
  • K209CV (89.7 FM; PRESCOTT, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KZHE (100.5 FM; STAMPS, AR; Owner: A-1 COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Perrytown:

  • KTSS-LP (Channel 50; HOPE, AR; Owner: ARTEX TV, LLC)
  • KETG (Channel 9; ARKADELPHIA, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • KTEV-LP (Channel 13; PRESCOTT, AR; Owner: SANDRA A. MAY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 151ft / 46.2mTotal length
  • 95,322Total average daily traffic
  • 27,725Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Perrytown, AR - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Perrytown, AR

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Game & Fish Dist Hdqtrs (Lat: 33.701500 Lon: -93.527111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: KKD254, Licensee ID: L00004103,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.345 MHz, 151.175 MHz, 151.175 MHz, 151.385 MHz, 151.385 MHz, 159.330 MHz, 159.330 MHz, 159.375 MHz, 159.375 MHz, 159.420 MHz, 159.420 MHz, Grant Date: 12/04/2014, Expiration Date: 01/11/2025, Registrant: Arkansas Game And Fish Commission, 213a Hwy 89s, Mayflower, AR 72106, Phone: (501) 470-1296, Fax: (501) 470-1459, Email:

  • MP 452.8, Mp 452.8, Lrk Sub 1.3 Mi E On Nipintuck Rd In (Lat: 33.695444 Lon: -93.514972), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: KNGB451,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.515 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2023, Expiration Date: 08/28/2033, Certifier: L J Kopiasz, Registrant: Concentrix, 222 So 15th St., 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 262-4785, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Game And Fish District Hdqtrs (Lat: 33.701500 Lon: -93.527111), Overall height: 50 m, Call Sign: WNTV488,
    Assigned Frequencies: 943.375 MHz, Grant Date: 07/07/1994, Expiration Date: 07/07/1999, Phone: (501) 223-6422


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Perrytown, AR
  • 67.5%Utility gas
  • 32.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Perrytown, AR
  • 59.4%Utility gas
  • 40.6%Electricity


Perrytown compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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