Donaldson, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Hot Spring County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
376 Population 637/sq mi density
$42,188 Median Income $29,494 per capita
$56,600 Home Value $138,846 Zillow
$926 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,188 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,600 home value, $926/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Donaldson, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,188
44% below
$29,494 per capita
Home Value
$56,600
80% below
Zillow: $138,846
Median Rent
$926/mo
20% below
13.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Donaldson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
20%
Rent
80%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Donaldson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Donaldson residents earn a median household income of $42,188 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,494. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 621 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Donaldson is $56,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,846. Median rent is $926/month, with 13.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

6.1% of adults in Donaldson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Donaldson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population376
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,188
Per Capita$29,494
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$1,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,600
Rent$926
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$138,846
Housing Units152
Rent Burden13.2%

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,718/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
Elevation230 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Donaldson was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
52.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.