Hot Springs, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Garland County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
38,023
Population
1,012/sq mi density
$46,441
Median Income
$29,736 per capita
$156,900
Home Value
$246,145 Zillow
$902
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
524
Violent Crime/100K
4,218 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,441 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$156,900 home value, $902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hot Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 37.6 sq mi (97.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,012/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4894°N, 93.0503°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Garland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in |
Hot Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.6").