Hot Springs, Arkansas
City Overview
As of 2007, Hot Springs's population is 38,468 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.60 percent.
The median home cost in Hot Springs is $194,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.25 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hot Springs's cost of living is 15.60% Lower than the U.S. average.
Hot Springs public schools spend $4,798 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 14 students per teacher in Hot Springs.
The unemployment rate in Hot Springs is 6.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Hot Springs jobs have Increased by 4.57 percent.
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People
The 2007 Hot Springs, AR, population is 38,468. There are 1,169 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Hot Springs, AR
The median age is 40.9. The US median is 37.6. 50.50% of people in Hot Springs, AR, are married. 16.53% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.11 people. 13.07% of people are married, with children. 8.64% have children, but are single.
Race in Hot Springs, AR
76.99% of people are white, 17.90% are black, 1.13% are asian, 0.52% are native american, and 3.26% claim 'Other'.
4.21% of the people in Hot Springs, AR, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 95.79% are non-hispanic).
Hot Springs People SperlingViews
natural state: Hot Springs has much to offer for recreation. It is located in the foothills of the Ozarks, making for some glorious hiking, and is surrounded by three large lakes for... (read more)Lived here 9 months and love it: We chose Hot Springs because it is in a beautiful, historic area AND has a lively arts community. Our home is on Lake Hamilton with our boat slip right at our back... (read more)Meredith: Very active arts community for its size: chamber orchestra, string quartets, galleries. Community band, community chorus. Nice hotels with great entertainment. Lovely... (read more)Have an opinion about Hot Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hot Springs Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Hot Springs, AR, is 6.60%, with job growth of 4.57%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 32.42%.
Hot Springs, AR Taxes
Hot Springs, AR,sales tax rate is 6.50%. Income tax is 7.00%.
Hot Springs, AR Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $20,158, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $29,393.
Hot Springs Economy SperlingViews
Meredith: Airport adequate for smaller jets. Connections to everywhere. Traffic is problematic especially in tourist and racing seasons. Mass transit mostly geared toward... (read more)travel: driving on the roads in this city drives me... (read more)Climate Summary: Hot Springs, AR: Moderate, occaisionally harsh winters. Cool falls. Warm, stormy springs. Hot, Humid summers. Plentiful access to lakes and all types of water sports. Summer... (read more)Have an opinion about Hot Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hot Springs Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 6.60% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 4.57% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 32.42% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $20,158 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $29,393 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 24.24% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 18.86% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 15.37% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.23% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 11.40% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 5.57% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 5.72% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.50% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.88% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.22% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.23% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 17.91% | 20.24% |
| Service | 23.54% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 23.67% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.54% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.69% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 14.43% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Hot Springs, AR, is $194,600. Home appreciation is -2.25% over the last year. The median age of Hot Springs, AR, real estate is 38 years.
Hot Springs, AR Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 35.95% of the Hot Springs, AR, population. 14.40% of houses and apartments in Hot Springs, AR, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Hot Springs Housing SperlingViews
Meredith: Prices of everything quite reasonable that I know of. Groceries cost more where I live 30 miles... (read more)natural state: Hot Springs has much to offer for recreation. It is located in the foothills of the Ozarks, making for some glorious hiking, and is surrounded by three large lakes for... (read more)Lived here 9 months and love it: We chose Hot Springs because it is in a beautiful, historic area AND has a lively arts community. Our home is on Lake Hamilton with our boat slip right at our back... (read more)Have an opinion about Hot Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hot Springs Click Here
| Median Home Age | 38 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $194,600 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -2.25% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 49.33% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 14.40% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 35.95% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $6.69 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 5.35% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 11.51% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 13.92% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 17.22% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 15.84% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.35% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.31% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 6.55% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.72% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.07% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.62% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.32% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 6.63% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 4.61% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.38% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 13.08% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.05% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 16.65% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 16.10% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 11.33% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 12.18% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 262 physicians per capita in Hot Springs, AR. The US average is 170.
Hot Springs, AR Health Index
Air quality in Hot Springs, AR is 54 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Hot Springs, AR is 101 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 88 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Hot Springs Health SperlingViews
Meredith: Great water, air quality. Bathhouses with great massages. Excellent medical facilities: 4 hospitals: 2 critical care, rehab and mental facilities. Physicians of every... (read more)Living In Hot Springs, Arkansas: I've lived here most of my life except for the time I was in the military. This is a retirement community, period! Don't come here unless you're comfortably retired,... (read more)Hot Springs: Hot Springs is beautiful and a GREAT place to raise kids. There are so many beautiful streams, lakes, forests to play in, and the whole downtown in a state park. Great... (read more)Have an opinion about Hot Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hot Springs Click Here
Crime
Hot Springs, AR, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Hot Springs, AR, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Hot Springs Crime SperlingViews
natural state: Hot Springs has much to offer for recreation. It is located in the foothills of the Ozarks, making for some glorious hiking, and is surrounded by three large lakes for... (read more)Lived here 9 months and love it: We chose Hot Springs because it is in a beautiful, historic area AND has a lively arts community. Our home is on Lake Hamilton with our boat slip right at our back... (read more)Meredith: Very active arts community for its size: chamber orchestra, string quartets, galleries. Community band, community chorus. Nice hotels with great entertainment. Lovely... (read more)Have an opinion about Hot Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hot Springs Click Here
Climate
Hot Springs, AR, gets 56 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 3 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 109.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Hot Springs, AR. The July high is around 94 degrees. The January low is 31. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 28 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Hot Springs Climate SperlingViews
Climate Summary: Hot Springs, AR: Moderate, occaisionally harsh winters. Cool falls. Warm, stormy springs. Hot, Humid summers. Plentiful access to lakes and all types of water sports. Summer... (read more)Meredith: Lovely natural surroundings. Hills and woodlands. Large lakes. Climate is moderate: mild winters, warm in summer, lots of clear, pretty days. ... (read more)Meredith: Airport adequate for smaller jets. Connections to everywhere. Traffic is problematic especially in tourist and racing seasons. Mass transit mostly geared toward... (read more)Have an opinion about Hot Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hot Springs Click Here
Educate
Hot Springs, AR, schools spend $4,798 per student. There are 14 pupils per teacher, 385 students per librarian, and 380 children per counselor in Hot Springs, AR schools.
Hot Springs Education SperlingViews
Meredith: Very active arts community for its size: chamber orchestra, string quartets, galleries. Community band, community chorus. Educational opportunities: nice community... (read more)Meredith: Many churches of varied denominations. The religious community is very active with lots of youth activities. Special live relitious music in the Advent and Lenten... (read more)Living In Hot Springs, Arkansas: I've lived here most of my life except for the time I was in the military. This is a retirement community, period! Don't come here unless you're comfortably retired,... (read more)Have an opinion about Hot Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hot Springs Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Hot Springs, AR, takes 20 minutes. 74% of commuters drive their own car alone. 15% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Hot Springs Transportation SperlingViews
Meredith: Airport adequate for smaller jets. Connections to everywhere. Traffic is problematic especially in tourist and racing seasons. Mass transit mostly geared toward... (read more)travel: driving on the roads in this city drives me... (read more)Climate Summary: Hot Springs, AR: Moderate, occaisionally harsh winters. Cool falls. Warm, stormy springs. Hot, Humid summers. Plentiful access to lakes and all types of water sports. Summer... (read more)Have an opinion about Hot Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hot Springs Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Hot Springs, AR is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Hot Springs, AR is more expensive.
Overall, Hot Springs, AR cost of living is 84.40.
Hot Springs Cost of Living SperlingViews
Meredith: Prices of everything quite reasonable that I know of. Groceries cost more where I live 30 miles... (read more)natural state: Hot Springs has much to offer for recreation. It is located in the foothills of the Ozarks, making for some glorious hiking, and is surrounded by three large lakes for... (read more)Lived here 9 months and love it: We chose Hot Springs because it is in a beautiful, historic area AND has a lively arts community. Our home is on Lake Hamilton with our boat slip right at our back... (read more)Have an opinion about Hot Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hot Springs Click Here
Religion
59.70% of the people in Hot Springs, AR are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 6.29% are Catholic; 48.75% are Protestant; 0.19% are LDS; 4.27% are another Christian faith; 0.17% in Hot Springs, AR are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilite with Islam.
Hot Springs Religion SperlingViews
Meredith: Many churches of varied denominations. The religious community is very active with lots of youth activities. Special live relitious music in the Advent and Lenten... (read more)Living In Hot Springs, Arkansas: I've lived here most of my life except for the time I was in the military. This is a retirement community, period! Don't come here unless you're comfortably retired,... (read more)Hot Springs: Hot Springs is beautiful and a GREAT place to raise kids. There are so many beautiful streams, lakes, forests to play in, and the whole downtown in a state park. Great... (read more)Have an opinion about Hot Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hot Springs Click Here
| Percent Religious | 59.70% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 6.29% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 48.75% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.19% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 32.18% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.93% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.23% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 2.06% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 8.55% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 2.80% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.27% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.17% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
Voting
44.93% of the people in Hot Springs, AR are registered as Democrats. 54.13% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.95%.
Hot Springs Voting SperlingViews
natural state: Hot Springs has much to offer for recreation. It is located in the foothills of the Ozarks, making for some glorious hiking, and is surrounded by three large lakes for... (read more)Lived here 9 months and love it: We chose Hot Springs because it is in a beautiful, historic area AND has a lively arts community. Our home is on Lake Hamilton with our boat slip right at our back... (read more)Meredith: Very active arts community for its size: chamber orchestra, string quartets, galleries. Community band, community chorus. Nice hotels with great entertainment. Lovely... (read more)Have an opinion about Hot Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hot Springs Click Here
