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Donaldson, AR
Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
Population
377
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
638
ZIP codes
0
Donaldson and its ZIP codes
Donaldson at a glance
- Donaldson is about 11 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Donaldson, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hot Spring County. PPP loans are for Donaldson.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,218
7,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $7,036 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Donaldson, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
590
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
53
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Donaldson, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Donaldson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidwayTown | 3.2 mi | 3.5 |
| FriendshipTown | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Caddo ValleyTown | 8.2 mi | 3.1 |
| ArkadelphiaCity | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| MalvernCity | 11 mi | 9.7 |
| PerlaTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| RockportCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Jones MillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Gum SpringsTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BismarckCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Magnet CoveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Lake HamiltonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| PoyenTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| LeolaTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Hot SpringsCity | 20 mi | 37.6 |
| RockwellCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Donaldson, AR in?
- Donaldson is in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Donaldson, AR?
- About 377 people live in Donaldson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Donaldson?
- Nearby places include Midway (3.2 mi), Friendship (4.7 mi), Caddo Valley (8.2 mi), Arkadelphia (11 mi), Malvern (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023