Hot Springs, AR β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Garland County Β· Arkansas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Hot Springs based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Hot Springs
National Avg
Arkansas Avg
Population: 66Income: 31Home Value: 16Safety: 100Education: 28Median Age: 75Climate: 50Cost of Living: 41

Quick Stats

Population

38,023

2023 ACS

Median Income

$46,441

2023

Median Home Value

$156,900

2023

Median Rent

$902

2023

Median Age

45.1

Unemployment

5.5%

Cost of Living Index

82.3

100 = national avg

Hot Springs is a city in Garland County, Arkansas, with a population of 38,023 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Hot Springs is one of the communities in Arkansas.

The median household income in Hot Springs is $46,441, and the median home value is $156,900. The cost of living index is 82.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $902 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, and the median age is 45.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

38,023

Male

17,705

46.6%

Female

20,318

53.4%

Median Age

45.1

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

19.9%

High School or Higher

40.8%

Foreign Born

7.1%

Veterans

6.8%

Married

34.3%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.420

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

73.2%

Foreign Born

7.1%

White
73.2%
Black
16.2%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
0.5%
Two or More
6.8%
Other
1.9%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

11.4%

4,346 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

88.6%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
2,782 (64.0%)
Puerto Rican
236 (5.4%)
Cuban
12 (0.3%)
Dominican
2 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
835 (19.2%)
Guatemalan
54 (1.2%)
Colombian
10 (0.2%)
Honduran
143 (3.3%)
Other Hispanic
273 (6.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
249 (45.2%)
Chinese
28 (5.1%)
Filipino
76 (13.8%)
Vietnamese
87 (15.8%)
Korean
21 (3.8%)
Japanese
30 (5.4%)
Thai
44 (8.0%)
Laotian
9 (1.6%)
Other Asian
7 (1.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
6 (3.3%)
Navajo
2 (1.1%)
Other Native American
173 (94.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

36,029

English Only

88.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

3,096 speakers

Limited English

5.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
3,096 (8.6%)
Other Indo-European
466 (1.3%)
Vietnamese
296 (0.8%)
Slavic Languages
139 (0.4%)
German
83 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
70 (0.2%)
Other Asian
67 (0.2%)
Tagalog
53 (0.1%)
Korean
13 (0.0%)
Chinese
13 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

94.9%

Limited English Proficiency

5.1%

Spanish
34.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
62.2% limited English
Vietnamese
100.0% limited English
Slavic Languages
49.6% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
37.1% limited English
Other Asian
89.5% limited English
Chinese
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,589

6.8% of population

Disability Rate

32.4%

840 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$30,060

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
19.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
13.1%
Vietnam
44.1%
Korea
5.7%
World War II
2.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
6.6%
35-54
12.7%
55-64
19.8%
65-74
27.0%
75+
33.8%

Male Veterans

2,302

88.9%

Female Veterans

287

11.1%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$30,060

Non-Veteran Income

$29,098

Difference

$962

3.3% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

840

Without Disability

1,749

Disability Rate

32.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

19,406

#1 Ancestry

Irish

11.3% (4,280)

#2 Ancestry

English

9.2% (3,513)

#3 Ancestry

German

8.4% (3,196)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
11.3%
English
9.2%
German
8.4%
American
4.7%
Sub-Saharan African
3.4%
European
2.4%
Italian
2.1%
Scottish
2.0%
French
1.7%
Polish
1.0%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
Czech
0.7%
Norwegian
0.6%
Welsh
0.5%
Dutch
0.4%
British
0.3%
Swedish
0.2%
Danish
0.2%
Hungarian
0.2%
Swiss
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

17,818

Family Households

9,744

54.7%

Married Couples

5,924

33.2%

Non-Family Households

8,074

45.3%

Single Mother Households

2,848

16.0%

Single Father Households

972

5.5%

Living Alone

6,770

38.0%

Children Under 18

Total Children

5,851

In Married Couple

2,546

43.5%

With Single Mother

2,896

49.5%

With Single Father

409

7.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$61,796

Married Couple Income

$86,071

Single Mother Income

$41,087

Single Father Income

$39,006

Avg Family Size

2.1

Avg Non-Family Size

1.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

831

Grandparents Responsible

483

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$46,441

-37% vs national

Per Capita Income

$29,736

-20% vs national

Poverty Rate

21.3%

+56% vs national

Gini Index

0.4734

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.5%

+6% vs national

SNAP Recipients

12.8%

of households

How Hot Springs Compares

Hot Springs vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hot Springs is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Hot Springs. The median household income here is $46,441.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
29.1%
$25-50K
24.5%
$50-75K
18.2%
$75-100K
10.0%
$100-150K
10.8%
$150-200K
4.2%
$200K+
3.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

-9% vs AR avg

Labor Force

17,561

Employed

16,590

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

19.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

40.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

45.1

Work from Home

5.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

82.3

100 = national avg

-17.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$36,215

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$85,599

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
87.1
Food
85.5
Transportation
71.0
Healthcare
88.4
Utilities
88.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$834

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,090

per month

The median household income in Hot Springs, AR is $46,441, which is 36.6% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $29,736. The poverty rate of 21.3% is higher than the AR state average of 19.2%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4734, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, compared to the state average of 6.1%. The labor force is 17,561. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 77.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 82.3, which is 17.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 87.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,215 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$187,250

Median List Price

$269,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$152

Days on Market

74

Active Inventory

342

Months of Supply

8.6

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$235,779

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,299

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

2.5%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

28.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

94.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
2.5%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
28.6%
Listings with Price Drops
17.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 17.5%List Price ↑ 8.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

40

New Listings

74

Pending Sales

70

Homes Sold ↓ 21.6%New Listings ↓ 37.3%Pending ↓ 18.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$152

Median List $/SF

$165

Sale $/SF ↑ 0.7%List $/SF ↑ 7.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Hot Springs, AR? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Hot Springs, AR metro area, home prices have risen 116.9% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 94.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 62.4%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 15.1%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Hot Springs, AR housing market rather than Hot Springs alone.

20yr ↑ 116.9%10yr ↑ 94.8%5yr ↑ 62.4%2yr ↑ 15.1%Q1 1992 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Hot Springs, AR

Hot Springs vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hot Springs is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$156,900

Median Rent

$902

Total Housing Units

21,652

Vacancy Rate

17.7%

Owner Occupied

57.0%

Renter Occupied

43.0%

Median Property Tax

$834

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$749

Housing Types

Single Family
65.1%
Multi-Family
31.0%
Mobile Home
3.8%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$834

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.53%

of home value

Median Home Value

$156,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,045

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($834) by the median home value ($156,900). In Hot Springs, AR, this works out to an effective rate of 0.53%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Hot Springs, AR is $187,250 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 74 days on the market. 2.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 8.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $152. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,299/month. About 57.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 21,652 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $834. The effective tax rate is 0.53%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.39

per 1,000 residents

+107% vs national

Property Crime Rate

41.63

per 1,000 residents

+142% vs national

Total Crimes

1,787

2024

Violent Clearance

50%

cases solved

Property Clearance

25%

cases solved

YoY Change

+4.0%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Hot Springs Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Hot Springs vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hot Springs is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 11.0%Property ↓ 49.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Hot Springs police solve 83% of murder cases but only 18% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent60.1683.3%
RapeViolent431.1330.2%
RobberyViolent200.5365.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1343.5353.0%
BurglaryProperty2677.0318.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,19331.3926.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1223.2124.6%

Hot Springs, AR reported 205 violent crimes and 1,582 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 residents is 107.5% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 50% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,193 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 54.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242051,5825.3941.63
20231982,2985.1960.19
20222082,2415.4558.70
20211852,0964.7453.69
20202902,3147.4659.50
20192422,6746.4971.76
20181952,6115.2770.56
20172232,5416.0368.76
20162792,8927.8180.97
20152172,9566.0682.61

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

89.3

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

85.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

81.3

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

38.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

21

Public Assistance

$6.7M

Individual Assistance

$1.9M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $7.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm β†’Winter StormJan 2026β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’FloodMay 2025$357Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormApr 2025β€”β€”
Hurricane Laura β†’HurricaneAug 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$284K$1.6M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormJun 2015$358K$73K
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormJan 2013$659Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Associated… β†’Severe StormMay 2011$782K$100K
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormJan 2009β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… β†’HurricaneSep 2008$204Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMar 2008$152K$124K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Winter Ice Storm β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2000$3.9Mβ€”
Severe Winter Ice Storm β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2000β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodMay 1990β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Tornadoes β†’TornadoNov 1988β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding β†’Severe StormDec 1982β€”β€”
Drought β†’DroughtDec 1976β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodJun 1974β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 22 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

270

Total Claims Paid

$4,304,382

Avg Claim Payout

$15,942

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

10

Federal Funding

$7,854,054

Properties Protected

7

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.35

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures6$7,590,427
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$140,809
904.1: Advanced Assistance1$77,569
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$26,250
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$19,000

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Hot Springs has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, strong wind, tornado. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 270 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,663,953 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,932,882 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.2%

5.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.2%

0.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.2%

4.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.6%

2.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.0%

Arthritis

33.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.2%

Loneliness

34.8%

Lack of Support

26.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

43.6%

Mobility

22.2%

Cognitive

19.1%

Hearing

10.2%

Vision

7.9%

Self-Care

5.9%

Independent Living

11.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Hot Springs has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.0 mi

National Park Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
National Park Medical Center5.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Leo N Levi Memorial Hospital5.0 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County16.6 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore22.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services22.3 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Pop. Served

85,216

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
HOT SPRINGS UTILITIES75,3430
N GARLAND CO REG WATER DIST7,9130
RIVIERA UTILITIES1,8000
MILL POND VILLAGE MHP1600

There are 4 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

77.7%

-1% vs national

Public Transit

0.5%

-47% vs national

Work From Home

5.6%

-39% vs national

Carpool

12.6%

Walk / Bike

2.4%

combined

How Hot Springs's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

4

2023

6-Year Avg

7

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202344000
2022910030
202155020
202077100
201977011
201857200

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Hot Springs, AR covers travel times and transportation modes. 77.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.6% work from home, which is below the AR state average of 5.8%. 12.6% of workers carpool. 2.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 4 traffic fatalities from 4 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.4%

of households

No Internet

14.5%

of households

Total Households

17,818

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.4%
Cellular Data Plan
71.6%
Satellite
6.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.4%
No Internet Access
14.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.1%

of households

Smartphone

84.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.3%

of households

Tablet

51.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.1%
Smartphone
84.4%
Desktop / Laptop
67.3%
Tablet
51.1%
Smartphone Only
16.1%
No Computer
8.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.3Β’

per kWh

-35% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.2Β’

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-44% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$129

residential

-12% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

28% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Arkansas averages 12.3Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $129. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Hot Springs vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Population Served

85,216

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOT SPRINGS UTILITIESCommunitySurface water75,3430
N GARLAND CO REG WATER DISTCommunitySurface water7,9130
RIVIERA UTILITIESCommunityPurchased surface water1,8000
MILL POND VILLAGE MHPCommunityGround water1600

82.6% of households in Hot Springs have broadband internet access. 68.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.5% of households have no internet access. 16.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 85,216 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Hot Springs is located in Garland County, AR. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Hot Springs.

Election Overview

Source: Garland County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

13,015

30.8%

GOP Votes

28,359

67.0%

Total Votes

42,327

Margin

R+36.3%

Shift from 2020

R+2.3pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+36.3%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202413,01528,35942,32730.8%67.0%R+36.3
202014,04529,06944,19931.8%65.8%R+34.0
201612,28326,05340,33730.4%64.6%R+34.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Garland County recorded 42,327 total votes. Republicans won the county with 67.0% of the vote compared to 30.8% for Democrats, a margin of R+36.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Garland County has shifted 2.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

448

Total Assets

$721.2M

Total Income

$523.1M

Per 10K Residents

117.8

nonprofits

+10.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

37

Median Assets

$236K

Oldest Active

1937

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
52
Human Services
46
Education
40
Arts & Culture
37
Recreation & Sports
25
Philanthropy
24
Community Improvement
13
Youth Development
12
Health Care
11
Housing & Shelter
11
Animal-Related
8
Mental Health
7
Public Safety
7
Environment
6
Crime & Legal
6
Public Benefit
6
Voluntary Health
5
Civil Rights
3
Medical Research
2
Food & Agriculture
2
International
2
Social Science
2
Unknown
2
Employment
1
Mutual Benefit
1
86.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $624.8M of $721.2M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Hot Springs

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CHI ST VINCENT HOSPITAL HOT SPRINGSHealth Care$305.9M$268.1M2019
CHI ST VINCENT HOT SPRINGSHealth Care$134.1M$2.9M2013
CHI ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP HOT SPRINGSβ€”$100.2M$83.1M2013
FIRST STEP INCβ€”$27.4M$32.0M1962
LEO N LEVI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONHealth Care$15.4M$9.7M1937
LEVI ENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONHealth Care$11.8M$8.1M1988
OUACHITA REGIONAL COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INCMental Health$8.4M$9.9M1968
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUMArts & Culture$7.7M$4.1M2005
ABILITIES UNLMITED OF HOT SPRINGS ARKANSAS INCEmployment$7.0M$5.1M1966
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD FAMILY SERVICESAGENCY INCORPORATEDHuman Services$6.9M$7.7M2007
KATHERINE C@ANTHONY CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$6.7M$7.1M2014
ARKANSAS FFA FOUNDATION INCYouth Development$6.6M$2.6M1970
NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCβ€”$6.0M$5.4M1982
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCβ€”$5.2M$1.6M1987
GARLAND COUNTY FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$4.8M$476K1989
AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WEST CENTRA ARKANSAS INCβ€”$4.4M$10.1M1980
WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT INCCommunity Improvement$3.5M$3.4M1996
COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE OF HOT SPRINGS AND GARLAND COUNTY ARKANSAβ€”$3.4M$16.6M1967
OUACHITA CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INCHousing & Shelter$3.1M$3.4M1978
LEVI TOWERS INCHousing & Shelter$2.9M$1.3M1978
CHAMPION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE INCEducation$2.6M$3.2M2017
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$2.3M$2.1M1964
UNITED STUDIES INCβ€”$2.2M$2.0M1989
SAMARITAN MINISTRIES OF HOT SPRINGS INCHuman Services$2.0M$406K2003
FRANKILOU JONES JETT CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$1.6M$219K2017
OLIVER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.4M$124K2021
OAKLAWN CENTER ON AGING INCHuman Services$1.4M$634K2019
COOPERATIVE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES AND CLINICHealth Care$1.3M$1.1M1997
ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE OF ARKANSAS INCYouth Development$1.2M$2.2M1971
MARJORIE W CRABAUGH FOUNDATION TRPhilanthropy$1.2M$173K1997
POTTERS CLAY MINISTRIES INCHuman Services$1.2M$524K1985
OUR PROMISEHealth Care$1.2M$349K2010
JACKSON HOUSE CRISIS INTERVENTIONβ€”$1.2M$489K1982
GODFREY THOMAS FOUNDATION INCβ€”$1.2M$192K1968
FIRST STEP FOUNDATIONYouth Development$1.1M$71K2006
CARING PLACE OF HOT SPRINGS INCArts & Culture$1.0M$423K2006
GARLAND COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION INCAnimal-Related$1.0M$406K1977
WCA AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOUNDATIONβ€”$993K$77K1989
ELIZABETH D WAGNER FOUNDATIONβ€”$940K$178K1969
WHILE WE ARE WAITINGHuman Services$915K$445K2012
BRANDON HOUSE CULTURAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTERArts & Culture$885K$572K2014
MCCRARY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$877K$416K2002
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF HOT SPINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENTEducation$862K$754K2016
PROJECT HOPE FOOD BANK INCFood & Agriculture$842K$1.4M2008
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE INCAnimal-Related$818K$393K1989
LAKEWOOD RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY INCHuman Services$712K$332K1992
THE MUSES INCArts & Culture$687K$685K2010
FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTERβ€”$670K$911K1945
GARLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYβ€”$658K$100K1967
LITTLE BITTY CITY ENRICHMENT CENTER INCEducation$584K$3.0M2022

Hot Springs, AR has 448 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $721.2M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 52 organizations. 37 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 117.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

354

Total Approved

$92.8M

Jobs Supported

2,020

Per 10K Residents

93.1

SBA loans

+10.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

54

Top Lender

Arvest Bank

66 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)90% of all loans

Loans

319

Total Amount

$72.2M

Avg Loan

$226,217

Median Loan

$73,000

SBA Guaranteed

$54.1M(75%)

Jobs Supported

1,455

50410% of all loans

Loans

35

Total Amount

$20.7M

Avg Loan

$590,286

Median Loan

$408,000

7(a) β€” 90%504 β€” 10%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

48

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$20.6M

22% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$429,440

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services49 loans
NAICS 72
$23.3M
Retail Trade40 loans
NAICS 44
$6.5M
Other Services25 loans
NAICS 81
$3.2M
Health Care & Social Assistance24 loans
NAICS 62
$9.2M
Construction22 loans
NAICS 23
$5.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Daron Praetzel Dmd3$6.0M
Almham Corporation1$4.3M
Dark Blue Llc1$4.3M
Jamm Hospitality, Inc. Dba Microtel by Wyndham1$2.2M
The Waters Hotel1$2.1M
Smith Worth Inc2$2.0M
Horner Holdings Inc.1$2.0M
Art-exchange.com Inc.1$1.7M
Six Pillars Storage Llc1$1.7M
Daron Praetzel Dmd Pa1$1.5M

Hot Springs, AR has received 354 SBA loans totaling $92.8M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 319 loans (90% of the total), supporting 1,455 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 35 loans totaling $20.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Hot Springs is Arvest Bank with 66 loans. That works out to 93.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

3

Total Population

77,846

Avg Median Income

$51,412

Avg Home Value

$137,533

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7190129,719$52,410$173,400$797101.9
7191346,853$55,367$179,200$970134.1
719561,274$46,458$60,000$60924.8

Hot Springs, AR has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 77,846. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $51,412. The average median home value is $137,533. The average median monthly rent is $792.

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