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Donaldson, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Hot Spring County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
492
Violent Crime/100K
4,262 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,188 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,600 home value, $926/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Donaldson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 637/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2350°N, 92.9195°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hot Spring County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in |
Donaldson has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.2").