Hot Springs township, Arkansas
Hot Springs township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hot Springs township is a geographic entity located in Garland County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 41,495. The land area covers 51.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,495 | ±820 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 19,872 | ±691 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 23,971 | ±675 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,872 | ±691 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,099 | ±569 |
| Median Home Value | $168,800 | ±$7,428 |
| Median Gross Rent | $914 | ±$31 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,121 | ±$2,636 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,106 | ±$1,736 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,853 | ±828 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 18,645 | ±836 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.1% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 99,902 (2024)
ID: 160862
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMTROLLER
501 OUACHITA AVENUE, SUITE B4, HOT SPRINGS AR 71901
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | MALVERN, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BISMARCK, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BISMARCK, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BISMARCK, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HOT SPRINGS, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | HOT SPRINGS, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HOT SPRINGS, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HOT SPRINGS, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | HOT SPRINGS, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-09 | HOT SPRINGS, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hot Springs Beauty College
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College Vocational | 0.6 mi away | 100 Cones Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71901 |
5016244258
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GARLAND COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 1427 MALVERN AVENUE, HOT SPRINGS, AR, 71901 |
(501) 623-4161
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Champion Christian College
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College | 1.1 mi away | 600 Garland Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, 71913 |
5016232272412
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GARLAND COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 1427 MALVERN AVENUE, HOT SPRINGS, AR, 71901 |
(501) 623-4161
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National Park College
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College | 4.3 mi away | 101 College Dr, Hot Springs, AR, 71913 |
5017604222
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BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 202 E. THIRD ST., MALVERN, AR, 72104 |
(501) 332-5441
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Arkansas State University Three Rivers
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College | 15.2 mi away | One College Circle, Malvern, AR, 72104-0816 |
50133750001100
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MID ARKANSAS REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 202 EAST THIRD STREET, MALVERN, AR, 72104 |
(501) 332-5441
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HOT SPRINGS 1 NNE, AR US, located 1.3 miles from Hot Springs township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51.7° | 32.0° | 41.8° | 3.76" | 0.6" |
| February | 56.3° | 34.9° | 45.6° | 4.64" | 0.4" |
| March | 64.9° | 42.3° | 53.6° | 5.53" | 0.1" |
| April | 73.7° | 50.6° | 62.2° | 5.86" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.4° | 60.4° | 70.4° | 6.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 88.3° | 68.4° | 78.3° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 93.1° | 72.1° | 82.6° | 4.52" | 0.0" |
| August | 93.0° | 71.0° | 82.0° | 3.60" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.2° | 63.9° | 75.0° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 74.8° | 52.2° | 63.5° | 5.10" | 0.0" |
| November | 62.5° | 42.0° | 52.3° | 4.94" | 0.0" |
| December | 53.4° | 34.7° | 44.1° | 4.99" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs city | City | 0.4 mi | — |
| Lake Hamilton CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Rockwell CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Piney CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Diamondhead city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Mountain Pine city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0505193626. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.