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Hot Spring County, AR
9 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
Population
33,180
Land area
615sq mi
People per sq mi
54
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Hot Spring County
Hot Spring County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $55,405 a year, 9% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,100 (20% below Arkansas) and median rent is $768 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Malvern (10,953), Magnet Cove (889) and Rockport (800).
Local data for Hot Spring County, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices5
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants52
- Affordable Housing6
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places22
Housing and community stats
Hot Spring County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,405
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$151,100
Prices +1.2% in a year
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,460), Irish Americans (2,058), Mexican Americans (1,133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.7 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
PPP loans
$24.2M
540 loans, 3,178 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$62.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hot Spring County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hot Spring County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
590
Most often 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone22 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hot Spring County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hot Spring County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hot Spring County, AR?
- Malvern is the largest city or town in Hot Spring County, with about 10,953 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hot Spring County?
- Hot Spring County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71929, 71941, 71942, 72104.
- What is the population of Hot Spring County, AR?
- About 33,180 people live in Hot Spring County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hot Spring County?
- Hot Spring County borders Saline County, Garland County, Clark County, Grant County, Montgomery County, Dallas County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023