Black Springs, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Montgomery County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
138 Population 307/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Black Springs, AR

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Black Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Black Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Black Springs a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

12.7% of adults in Black Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Black Springs has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population138
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,441
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$707

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$232,571
Housing Units49
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,842/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation721 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute38 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Black Springs was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.