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Hot Springs, AR

Founded 1832Garland CountyElev. 182 m
Population
38,023
Median home
$156,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Hot Springs

Hot Springs is a city in Arkansas with about 38,023 residents. Hot Springs was founded in 1832 and sits in Garland County. The median age is 45.1 and the median household income is $46,441. Homes carry a median value of $156,900, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66.1%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
38,023
Median age
45.1
Median household income
$46,441
Per-capita income
$29,736
Poverty rate
21.3%
High-school grad or higher
88.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
17 min
Work from home
5.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White66.1%
Hispanic or Latino11.4%
Black16%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.6%
Service26.5%
Sales & office23.5%
Production, transportation & material moving10.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$156,900
Median gross rent
$902/mo
Owner-occupied
57%
Median year built
1972
Households
17,818
Avg. household size
2.06

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Hot Springs has 17 public schools — 8 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading41%
Math44%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CUTTER-MORNING STAR HIGH SCH.HighGrades 7–12
FOUNTAIN LAKE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12charter
HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 10–12charter
LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
NATIONAL PARK TECHNOLOGY CENTERHighGrades 9–12
FOUNTAIN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL COBRA DIGITAL PREP ACADEMYMiddleGrades 5–8charter
HOT SPRINGS JUNIOR ACADEMYMiddleGrades 7–9charter
LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–6
CUTTER-MORNING STAR ELEM. SCH.ElementaryGrades -1–6
FOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–4
LAKESIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementaryGrades 2–4
LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–1
LANGSTON ELEMENTARY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY MAGNET SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime36% above national
Hot Springs524
Arkansas630
United States386
↓ 18% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime209% above national
Hot Springs6,029
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hot Springs Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hot Springs.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Garland County
Ice stormVery High
HailRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hot Springs is in Garland County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hot Springs was founded in 1832 and sits in Garland County. Elevation ~182 m.

Map of Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR
Where Hot Springs is
Little RockFayettevilleFort SmithSpringdaleJonesboroRogersHot Springs
Historic places

73 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Bathhouse RowHot Springs Confederate MonumentFirst Presbyterian ChurchPark HotelRiviera HotelSt. Luke's Episcopal ChurchWade BuildingInterstate Orphanage
Notable people from Hot Springs
Billy Bob ThorntonAlan LaddJames RectorGaugePatsy MontanaBruce WestermanMamie Phipps ClarkSteve BartonShameka ChristonJoan Meredith
People searches in Hot Springs
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Nearby cities
Malvern (15 mi)Arkadelphia (25 mi)Benton (28 mi)Bryant (33 mi)Little Rock (43 mi)Maumelle (45 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hot Springs, AR (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Charles Lee Carter, 35
Hot Springs · 71913
Steven Hill, 52ABSCONDER
Hot Springs · 71913
AKA Steven Hill, Steve E Hill
Steven Eugene Hill, 52
Hot Springs · 71913
AKA Steve Hill
Mark Allen Wilson, 62
Hot Springs · 71913
AKA Mark A Wilson
Anthony Dewitt Carter, 61
Hot Springs · 71901
AKA Anthony Carter, Anthony D Carter
Anthony Dewitt Carter, 61
Hot Springs · 71901
AKA Tony Carter, Anthony Dewitt Carter
Daniel Boone Taylor, 58
Hot Springs · 71901
AKA Daniel Boone Taylor, Daniel Taylor
Christopher Earl Roberts, 43
Hot Springs · 71913
AKA Christopher E Roberts, Chris
Michael Brown, 44
Hot Springs · 71913
AKA Michael J Brown

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hot Springs — frequently asked

What is the population of Hot Springs, Arkansas?
Hot Springs has a population of about 38,023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hot Springs?
The median home value in Hot Springs is $156,900, and the median gross rent is $902/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hot Springs safe? What is the crime rate?
Hot Springs Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 524 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hot Springs face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Garland County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Hot Springs?
Hot Springs has 17 public schools (8 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hot Springs?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Hot Springs. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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