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Hot Springs, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Garland County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
38,023
Population
1,012/sq mi density
$46,441
Median Income
$29,736 per capita
$156,900
Home Value
$238,597 Zillow
$902
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
647
Violent Crime/100K
7,176 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,441 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$156,900 home value, $902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
647 violent crimes/100K (70% 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 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in |
Hot Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.4").