Where Perla residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Perla, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Perla. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Perla
Dental care lags in Perla
42.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 27.3% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Perla
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.3%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (17.2% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (22% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 21.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Perla adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.7%), vs 32.1% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Arkansas figure falls outside Perla’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Perla adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.6% of Perla adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Perla adults…
Perla runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Perla
No hospital or community health center in Perla itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Perla; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Perla adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
2 in 5 Perla adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Perla and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern | D | 39.6% | 15% | 20.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Perla adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Perla
Why doesn’t Perla have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Perla.
What hospital is closest to Perla?
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County in Malvern, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Perla’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Perla?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Healthy Connections- Pinnacle Malvern in Malvern, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Perla.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arkansas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.