Hot Springs, Arkansas
Among the top 25% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 55% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 13% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 11% of US places
- top 7% for commute time
- top 12% for walkability
- bottom 1% for property crime
Hot Springs is a mid-size city in Arkansas with about 38,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, walkability, and property tax rate. It rates lower on sales tax and property crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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75%52%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.0 in4.1 in
oppressive 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 64% of US places
Home Value$148k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$857better than 57% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 67% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.54%better than 85% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax9.45%better than 4% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.24%better than 59% of US places
Unemployment5.4%better than 36% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation58.0 in93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.1 inbetter than 78% of US places
Sunny Days209 daysbetter than 26% of US places
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 12% of US places
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk58.3better than 60% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 20% of US places
School Quality54.6better than 44% of US places
Violent Crime2271/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Crime5870/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population38,02596th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.765th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4477th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8827th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3561st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)65.9%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)17.0%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)10.7%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 93% of US places
Walkability10.7/20better than 88% of US places
Airport Distance179 mibetter than 11% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.6%better than 32% of US places
Amenities Nearby17.62better than 20% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 22% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hot Springs an affordable place to live?
- Hot Springs is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 64% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hot Springs?
- The median home value in Hot Springs is $148k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hot Springs?
- Median household income in Hot Springs is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hot Springs?
- Median gross rent in Hot Springs is $857 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hot Springs safe?
- Hot Springs is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2271/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 5870/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hot Springs?
- Hot Springs averages 82°F in July and 42°F in January, with 58.0 in of annual precipitation and about 209 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hot Springs?
- Public-school quality in Hot Springs is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hot Springs?
- The average one-way commute in Hot Springs is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)