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Fountain Lake, AR
Town in Garland County, Arkansas.
Population
548
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
125
ZIP codes
0
Fountain Lake and its ZIP codes
Fountain Lake at a glance
- Fountain Lake is about 2.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,093, close to the Arkansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,300 (13% below Arkansas).
Local data for Fountain Lake, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fountain Lake, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,093
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$164,300
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
5.8%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (91), German Americans (57), Italian Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garland County. PPP loans are for Fountain Lake.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,102
38,517 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,635
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$898M
FY 2026, $8,967 per person
How people get to work
Fountain Lake, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.9%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fountain Lake, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
759
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
573
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
58.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fountain Lake, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Fountain Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs VillageCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 57.6 |
| LonsdaleTown | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Hot SpringsCity | 12 mi | 37.6 |
| Jones MillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Magnet CoveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Mountain PineCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| PineyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.5 |
| RockportCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| RockwellCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Lake HamiltonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| MalvernCity | 17 mi | 9.7 |
| HaskellCity | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| TraskwoodCity | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| PerlaTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| BentonCity | 20 mi | 23.1 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fountain Lake, AR in?
- Fountain Lake is in Garland County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Fountain Lake, AR?
- About 548 people live in Fountain Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fountain Lake?
- Nearby places include Hot Springs Village (3.8 mi), Lonsdale (7.8 mi), Hot Springs (12 mi), Jones Mills (12 mi), Magnet Cove (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023