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Rockport, AR
City in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
Population
800
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
195
ZIP codes
0
Rockport and its ZIP codes
Rockport at a glance
- Rockport is about 3.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,750 a year, 13% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,300 (25% below Arkansas) and median rent is $844 a month.
Local data for Rockport, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockport, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,750
Poverty rate
35.3%
Median home value
$140,300
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (206), Irish Americans (65), German Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hot Spring County. PPP loans are for Rockport.
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
How people get to work
Rockport, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockport, 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
92° / 29°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockport, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Rockport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MalvernCity | 2.3 mi | 9.7 |
| PerlaTown | 3.3 mi | 1 |
| Magnet CoveCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Jones MillsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.2 |
| TraskwoodCity | 8.7 mi | 5.6 |
| LonsdaleTown | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| PoyenTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| HaskellCity | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| TullTown | 13 mi | 4 |
| DonaldsonTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| MidwayTown | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| Fountain LakeTown | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| Hot SpringsCity | 16 mi | 37.6 |
| Lake HamiltonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| PrattsvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| FriendshipTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockport, AR in?
- Rockport is in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Rockport, AR?
- About 800 people live in Rockport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockport?
- Nearby places include Malvern (2.3 mi), Perla (3.3 mi), Magnet Cove (3.3 mi), Jones Mills (5.8 mi), Traskwood (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023