Malvern, AR

Arkansas · Hot Spring County

Malvern is a small city in Arkansas with a population of 10,938. Residents earn $40,602 per year, which is 46% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

10,938 Population 1,130/sq mi density

$40,602 Median Income $17,852 per capita

$95,500 Home Value $138,846 Zillow

$760 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent

61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

376 Violent Crime/100K 4,313 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$40,602 median income, 2.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$95,500 home value, $760/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

376 violent crimes/100K (1% below avg)

Education

1.9 / 5.0

10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $40,602

46% lower than US avg

Home Value $95,500

66% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 376/100K

1% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 10.7%

68% lower than US avg

Median Rent $760

35% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.5%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.1%

42% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 16.7%

35% higher than US avg

How Malvern Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,938

Median Age38.3 yrs

Density1,130/mi²

Male / Female56% / 44%

Largest GroupWhite 61%

Veterans7.1%

Economy

Median Income$40,602

Per Capita$17,852

Unemployment2.1%

Poverty16.7%

County GDP$1,579M

Commute20 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$95,500

Rent$760

Ownership55.3%

Zillow$138,846

Housing Units4,030

Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

Violent376/100K

Property4,313/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%

Uninsured13.3%

Smoking20.3%

Depression23.0%

Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain57.5 in/yr

Sunny Days301/yr

Elevation301 ft (92 m)

Education

Bachelor's+10.7%

High School+84.8%

Graduate+5.2%

School Score5.20

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%

Commute20 min

Broadband76.4%

EV Stations3

Libraries2

Is Malvern a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Malvern receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Malvern has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Malvern is $40,602, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Malvern is $95,500, 66% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Malvern is below the national average at 376 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,313 per 100,000, 120% above the national average.

Education

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Malvern enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Malvern has a population of 10,938 with a density of 1,130 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 43.7% female and 56.3% male. The city is predominantly White (60.8%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 32.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96% of residents. 7.1% of the population are veterans. 23.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,938

Total Population

1,130

People / sq mi

38.3yrs

Median Age

2% below US avg

9.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%

Female 43.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Malvern vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.0%

22% above US avg

Spanish 4.0%

70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Malvern vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Malvern is $40,602, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,852 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $927, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 621 business establishments, including 44 restaurants. The cost of living index is 86.9, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 1.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Malvern vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$40,602
	46% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$17,852
Avg Weekly Wage	$927
IRS Avg AGI	$56,664
Gini Index	0.438 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.1%
	42% below US avg
Poverty Rate	16.7%
	35% above US avg
Establishments (County)	621
County GDP	$1,579M

Business (County)

Restaurants	44
Healthcare	56
Retail	76
Manufacturing	30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$1,921
	45% below US avg
Cost of Living	86.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.4 min
Drive Alone	84.0%
Public Transit	1.0%
Work from Home	1.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Malvern is $95,500, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $138,846, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 92.8% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $751 for a one-bedroom to $944 for a two-bedroom apartment. 55.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,030 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1969. The average annual property tax is $1,921 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 23.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$95,500
	66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$138,846
Median List Price	$228,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$228,450
$/Sq Ft	$114
Homes Sold	11
Sale-to-List Ratio	92.8%
Price Drops	10.6%
Inventory	47

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$760
	35% below US avg
Rent Burden	23.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$700
1 Bedroom	$751
2 Bedrooms	$944
3 Bedrooms	$1,239
4 Bedrooms	$1,406

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	55.3%
Owner-Occupied	55.3%
Renter-Occupied	44.7%
Housing Units	4,030
Median Year Built	1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$1,921
	45% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.01%

In Malvern, 39.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.8% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.5% of residents, above the national average. 41.9% have high blood pressure. 20.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.2% report binge drinking. 36.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 23.0% report depression. 20.2% experience frequent mental distress. 13.3% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,143. The dentist ratio is 1:3,689. 19.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 5.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Malvern vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.5%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart Disease	7.5%
High Blood Pressure	41.9%
Asthma	10.6%
COPD	9.2%
Cancer	6.4%
Stroke	4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	20.3%
	45% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.2%
Physical Inactivity	36.0%
Depression	23.0%
Mental Distress	20.2%
Physical Distress	16.4%
Short Sleep	43.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.5%
Uninsured	13.3%
	55% above US avg
Primary Care	1:4,143
Dentists	1:3,689
Mental Health	1:406
Checkup Rate	76.5%
Dental Visits	45.3%
Premature Death	12,718/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	5.8/10
Exercise Access	19.7%
Healthcare Facilities	56

Malvern has a violent crime rate of 376 per 100,000 residents, 1% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,313 per 100,000, 120% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 15 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Malvern receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Malvern vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	376.2/100K
	1% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	4,313.1/100K
	120% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	15
Traffic Accidents	327
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Malvern 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 301 feet.

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	301 ft (92 m)
Area	9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density	1,130/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3736°N, 92.8213°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hot Spring County County
Nearest Airport	Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"

51% above US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.63"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

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)

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2021.

Feb 28, 2011	4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M4.7	108 km
May 4, 2001	8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas	M4.3	108 km
Feb 18, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M4.1	108 km
Feb 18, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	107 km
Apr 8, 2011	3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	107 km
Feb 17, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.8	108 km
Jun 4, 2014	3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas	M3.8	144 km
Apr 7, 2011	2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.7	106 km
Feb 28, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.6	108 km
Feb 20, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.6	107 km
Feb 25, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	109 km
Mar 3, 2011	0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	104 km
Mar 9, 2011	1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	104 km
Apr 8, 2011	2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	106 km
Feb 16, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	108 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	138 km
Feb 24, 2011	4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas	M3.4	110 km
May 24, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	103 km
May 22, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	103 km
Feb 21, 2011	3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.4	107 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 1	265 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

516 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 103 fatalities, 1,716 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014	EF4	48 km	16
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	84 km	13
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	30 km	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	51 km	5
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	32 km	10
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	71 km	6
Apr 10, 1965	EF4	83 km	6
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	50 km	0
Apr 25, 2011	EF3	31 km	1
Nov 27, 2005	EF3	84 km	1
Nov 27, 2005	EF3	51 km	0
Nov 27, 2005	EF3	78 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	81 km	0
Dec 18, 2002	EF3	93 km	1
Mar 5, 1999	EF3	78 km	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	42 km	3
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	12 km	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	53 km	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	40 km	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	66 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX FOUCHE VALLEY (10,912 ac, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2024	RX FOUCHE VALLEY	10,912	95 km
2003	UNNAMED	9,749	86 km
2010	W72 BLOOD SPRINGS	8,674	93 km
2013	UNNAMED	8,607	65 km
2006	NO MANS LAND	8,250	95 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,347	89 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,804	96 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,604	62 km
2018	UNNAMED	5,396	86 km
2006	FLATSIDE	5,256	55 km
2021	LITTLE FIR 16	5,096	66 km
2024	RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6	4,854	61 km
2020	VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2	4,647	68 km
2006	UNNAMED	4,553	53 km
2022	NO MANS LAND SOUTH	4,544	96 km
2024	RX NO MANS LAND SOUTH	4,496	96 km
2022	ROUGH SHACK	4,492	96 km
2022	EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN	4,472	50 km
2010	REDBANK CREEK NORTH	4,466	66 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,461	55 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
March	53°F (12°C)	5.3 in
April	62°F (16°C)	5.3 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.3 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in
November	51°F (11°C)	5.4 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.2 in

Malvern has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.3").

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Malvern is located in Hot Spring County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68% below the national average of 33.7%. 84.8% have completed high school. 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 75.1% of the vote, a 52.2-point margin. 76.4% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 56 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 84% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.1%

D 22.9%

Winner: Republican by 52.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	15
Traffic Accidents	327
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	10.7%
	68% below US avg
High School+	84.8%
Graduate Degree+	5.2%
School Test Score	5.20

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	1,130/sq mi
Total Area	9.7 sq mi
County	Hot Spring County County

Services

Broadband Access	76.4%
Avg Download Speed	46.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	8.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	3
Alt Fuel Stations	3
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	56
Restaurants	44
Retail Stores	76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.4 min
Drive Alone	84.0%
Public Transit	1.0%
Work from Home	1.7%

Average costs for common services in Malvern. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$217 ($130–$348)
Specialist Visit	$304 ($174–$478)
Urgent Care Visit	$174 ($87–$304)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,912 ($695–$4,345)
Dental Cleaning	$113 ($65–$174)
Dental Filling	$217 ($130–$348)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$39 ($22–$65)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$65 ($43–$104)
Brake Pad Replacement	$261 ($130–$435)
Tire Rotation	$35 ($17–$65)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$521 ($348–$869)
Battery Replacement	$174 ($87–$304)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$87 ($52–$130)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$78 ($43–$122)
HVAC Repair	$348 ($130–$695)
HVAC System Install	$6,083 ($3,476–$10,428)
Roof Repair	$869 ($348–$1,738)
Roof Replacement	$7,821 ($4,780–$13,035)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,304 ($435–$3,042)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,035 ($4,345–$26,070)
DUI Defense	$4,345 ($1,738–$8,690)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,304 ($695–$2,607)
Will Preparation	$435 ($174–$869)
Trust Preparation	$2,173 ($869–$4,345)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$39)
Women's Haircut	$48 ($26–$87)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$130 ($65–$217)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$39)
Pedicure	$35 ($22–$56)
Massage (1 Hour)	$70 ($43–$113)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.56 ($2.61–$4.78)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.04 ($2.17–$4.35)
Loaf of Bread	$3.30 ($2.17–$4.78)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$3.91 ($2.61–$5.65)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.78 ($3.48–$6.52)
Rice (per lb)	$0.87 ($0.52–$1.56)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$122 ($70–$217)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$130)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$104)
Internet (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$87)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$56 ($26–$87)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$74 ($43–$130)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$174 ($65–$435)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,738 ($1,043–$3,042)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$113)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($6.95–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$87 ($26–$217)
Driver's License Renewal	$26 ($13–$65)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,043 ($521–$2,173)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$869 ($435–$1,738)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$348 ($174–$608)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$43 ($22–$87)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$869 ($348–$2,173)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$10,863 ($4,345–$26,070)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$52 ($26–$87)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$87 ($43–$174)
Dog Grooming	$52 ($26–$87)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35 ($17–$65)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$261 ($130–$435)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$174 ($87–$348)

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Top Industries in Hot Spring County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	1,526	24	$63,933	2.33
Retail Trade	904	92	$32,113	1.14
Accommodation & Food Services	716	56	$21,789	0.99
Transportation & Warehousing	554	26	$62,750	1.64
Administrative & Waste Services	227	24	$37,124	0.48
Construction	193	62	$39,727	0.46
Finance & Insurance	177	39	$58,322	0.55
Other Services	154	38	$30,712	0.64
Utilities	148	12	$117,579	4.88
Wholesale Trade	101	22	$59,453	0.32
Professional & Technical Services	101	31	$49,690	0.18
Agriculture & Forestry	87	18	$34,023	1.35
Mining & Oil/Gas	74	3	$63,132	2.46
Management of Companies	59	4	$61,546	0.44
Arts & Entertainment	41	9	$11,881	0.31
Information & Technology	38	5	$62,405	0.25
Real Estate	33	20	$57,918	0.27

Colleges & Universities in Malvern

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Arkansas State University Three Rivers	Public · Associate	2,323	—	$3,568	$4,168

Hospitals in Malvern

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-HOT SPRINGS COUNTY	Acute Care Hospitals	—	Yes	(501) 332-1000

Schools in Malvern

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
MALVERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	701	44	15.9:1
MALVERN HIGH SCHOOL	High	575	73	7.9:1
MAGNET COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	399	24	16.6:1
GLEN ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	373	23	16.2:1
MAGNET COVE HIGH SCHOOL	High	326	59	5.5:1
GLEN ROSE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	308	23	13.4:1
GLEN ROSE HIGH SCHOOL	High	304	57	5.3:1
MALVERN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Middle	299	24	12.5:1
WILSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Middle	256	18	14.2:1

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Radio Stations near Malvern

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Cain FM	—	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Malvern

19 campgrounds found near Malvern.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Oak Bower Group Use Area	5.0/5	1	$500
ALPINE RIDGE	4.5/5	48	$24
MAUMELLE	4.5/5	143	$28–$75
Gulpha Gorge Campground	4.4/5	40	$34
STEPHENS PARK	4.4/5	9	$30–$50
Arlie Moore Day Use	4.3/5	1	$50
BRADY MOUNTAIN	4.3/5	72	$16–$50
ARLIE MOORE	4.1/5	87	$20
CADDO DRIVE	4.1/5	71	$20
EDGEWOOD	4.1/5	50	$24–$48
SHOUSE FORD	4.1/5	100	$20
Avery	4.0/5	1	$50
Lower Lake Recreation Area	4.0/5	1	$50
IRON MOUNTAIN	3.9/5	68	$20
Caddo Drive Day Use	3.7/5	1	$50
Brady Mountain Day-Use	1.0/5	1	$50
Highway 7 Recreation Area	—	1	$50
Spillway (Lake Ouachita)	—	1	$30–$50
Stephens Park Day-Use	—	1	$50

National Parks Near Malvern

20 national parks and monuments found near Malvern.

Park	Type	Fee
Crater Of Diamonds State Park	State Park	Free
Daisy State Park	State Park	Free
De Gray State Park	State Park	Free
Hot Springs National Park	National Park	Free
Jenkins Ferry State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Catherine State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Dardanelle State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Ouachita State Park	State Park	Free
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Marks' Mills State Park	State Park	Free
Mount Nebo State Park	State Park	Free
Petit Jean State Park	State Park	Free
Pinnacle Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Poison Springs State Park	State Park	Free
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Rest Area / Wayside Park	State Park	Free
Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park	State Park	Free
Wayside Park	State Park	Free
White Oak Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Wooly Hollow State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Malvern

64 trails found near Malvern.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
OUACHITA NRT	29.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT	12.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT	7.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT	6.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	5.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LITTLE BLAKELY - SOUTH LOOP	5.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LITTLE BLAKELY - NORTH LOOP	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAKE OUACHITA VISTA TRAIL	3.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT	3.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	3.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDCAT MTN. TRAIL	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LITTLE BLAKELY - M H LOOP	3.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDCAT MTN. TRAIL	3.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	3.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	2.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HUNTS LOOP	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LITTLE BLAKELY - R R LOOP	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK - EAST LOOP	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POSSUM KINGDOM BIKE RIDE	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK - EAST LOOP	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LITTLE BLAKELY - GLADES LOOP	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POSSUM KINGDOM - 83A	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POSSUM KINGDOM BIKE RIDE	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POSSUM KINGDOM BIKE RIDE	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POSSUM KINGDOM BIKE RIDE	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POSSUM KINGDOM - 83B	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDCAT MTN. TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAKE OUACHITA VISTA TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK - MIDDLE LOOP	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POSSUM KINGDOM BIKE RIDE	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK - TOWER LOOP	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHINQUAPIN LOOP	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHINQUAPIN MTN SPUR	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAKE SYLVIA LOOP	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAKE SYLVIA SPUR	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POSSUM KINGDOM BIKE RIDE	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POSSUM KINGDOM BIKE RIDE	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK - EAST LOOP	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CAMP OUACHITA TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDLIFE LOOP	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK - EAST LOOP	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FRIENDSHIP TRAIL	0.4	AC- ASPHALT	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK - EAST LOOP	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POSSUM KINGDOM BIKE RIDE	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FRIENDSHIP TRAIL - POND TRAIL	0.2	AC- ASPHALT	Yes	Yes	Yes
NORTH FORK PINNACLE	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TREES OF THE FOREST	0.2	AC- ASPHALT	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK EQUESTRIAN TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
IRON SPRINGS	0.1	CON - CONCRETE	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK - MIDDLE LOOP	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TREES OF THE FOREST	0.1	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POSSUM KINGDOM BIKE RIDE	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes

Historical Trends — Malvern

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	10,903	$31,196
2015	10,932	$26,667
2017	10,947	$31,516
2019	10,934	$33,549
2021	10,719	$34,880
2023	11,071	$40,602

Museums in Malvern

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
HAMMONS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8702455129	$61,089,833
GARLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	328 QUAPAW AVE	5013212159	$49,571
BENTON ATHLETIC MEMORIAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5017780495
GANGSTER MUSEUM OF AMERICA	GENERAL MUSEUM	�510 CENTRAL AVENUE	5013181717
GANN MUSEUM OF SALINE COUNTY	GENERAL MUSEUM	218 S MARKET BENTON
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5012629300
HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8702305000
HOT SPRING COUNTY ARKANSAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5013371755
HOT SPRING COUNTY MUSEUM COMMISSION	GENERAL MUSEUM
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5016206757
JOSEPHINE TUSSAUD WAX MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	250 CENTRAL AVE	5016235836
MELTING POT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	649 OUACHITA AVE	5016240229
MUSEUM OF ROCK	GENERAL MUSEUM
PHOEBE UZURI PROJECT	GENERAL MUSEUM		5016249400
REYNOLDS PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8702305000
SALINE COUNTY HISTORY HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5017783770

Libraries in Malvern

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
GARLAND COUNTY LIBRARY	1427 MALVERN AVENUE	0.0	417,808
MID ARKANSAS REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM	202 EAST THIRD STREET	0.0	127,336

Farmers Markets in Malvern

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Benton Farmers Market	Market Street side of Courthouse
Historic Downtown Farmers Market	121 Orange Street	05/05/2018 to 10/27/2018	Tue: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Visit
Malvern Farmers Market	City Park

Breweries in Malvern

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery	Breweries, Distilleries, Food & Drink	329 Central Ave	5016242337

Nursing Homes in Malvern

3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
ARBOR OAKS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER 105 RUSSELLVILLE ROAD	For profit - Corporation	104	65	5/5	—	4/5	3/5	5013325251
ENCORE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION 1820 WEST MOLINE STREET	Non profit - Corporation	95	94	5/5	—	3/5	5/5	5013379581
HAPPY VALLEY NURSING AND REHABILITATION 955 DIVISION STREET	For profit - Corporation	83	44	1/5	—	3/5	3/5	5013326934

Pharmacies in Malvern

6 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
FRED'S - 2271	110 NORTH MAIN STREET	501-332-2101
MILLERS DRUG STORE INCORPORATED	231 SOUTH MAIN STREET	501-332-2351
USA DRUG	437 EAST PAGE AVENUE	501-332-2771
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 127	1910 MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD	501-337-1170
WALGREENS - 10365	308 SOUTH MAIN STREET	501-467-8197
YOUNG'S HEALTH MART PHARMACY	1304 SOUTH MAIN STREET	501-337-4901

EV Charging Stations in Malvern

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Super 8 Malvern	3445 Oliver Lancaster Boulevard	Blink Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Malvern

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(Malvern site) 132.8.8 MI NNW ON SR 171 FROM I-30	TOWER	129
9552 Old Military Road (63874)	LTOWER	79
1 CLOUD 9 ROAD (63862)	LTOWER	67

Fire Stations in Malvern

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Magnet Cove Area Fire Protection Association	21727 Highway 51	Volunteer	501-337-5300
Malvern Fire Department	1107 S Main ST	Mostly career	501-332-7611
Perla Fire Department	22675 Highway 67	Volunteer	870-484-1241
Rockport Mt Willow Fire Department	PO Box 959	Volunteer	501-332-8841
South Malvern Rural Fire Department	236 E Page AVE	Volunteer	501-332-2493
Southwest Rural Community Volunteer Fire Department	26710 Highway 84	Volunteer	501-467-6155

Power Plants Near Malvern

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
MAGNET COVE	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE	221112	-92.8	OP
HOT SPRING GENERATING FACILITY	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE	221112	-92.9	OP
REMMEL	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC	221111	-92.9	OP

Bridges in Malvern

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1967	32	31,000	F
Culvert	Concrete	1967	53	31,000	F
Culvert	Concrete	1967	26	31,000	F
Culvert	Concrete	1963	33	30,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1955	937	18,000	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1976	239	18,000	F
Slab	Concrete	1980	90	18,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1967	284	15,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	207	15,500	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1967	284	15,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	197	15,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	712	15,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	712	15,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	427	8,500	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	427	8,500	P
Culvert	Concrete	1927	26	5,351	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1928	93	4,925	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2006	700	4,800	G
Culvert	Concrete	2001	32	4,000	G
Culvert	Concrete	1928	22	3,570	F
Culvert	Concrete	1928	22	3,570	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1928	94	3,570	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	249	3,387	F
Culvert	Concrete	1928	22	2,800	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1973	93	1,700	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1960	62	1,600	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1955	63	1,518	F
Culvert	Concrete	2020	51	1,500	G
Slab	Concrete	1966	150	1,400	F
Culvert	Concrete	1951	31	1,312	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1968	38	1,312	P
Culvert	Concrete	2020	46	1,312	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1965	50	1,200	F
Culvert	Concrete	2010	34	1,000	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1960	27	960	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	304	497	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2000	500	497	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1985	155	497	G
Culvert	Steel	2003	57	355	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1960	62	286	F

Correctional Facilities in Malvern

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
OUACHITA RIVER UNIT	100 WALCO LANE	STATE	1,854	1,782	OPEN
OMEGA SUPERVISION SANCTION CENTER	104 WALCO LANE	STATE	268	300	OPEN
HOT SPRING COUNTY JAIL	1 DETENTION LANE	COUNTY	-999	50	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Malvern

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Malvern, AR	200 East First Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Malvern

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ARKANSAS BIOENERGY, LLC - LEOLA	1400 MAIN STREET	GRANT
ENTERGY ARKANSAS, LLC - HOT SPRING ENERGY FACILITY	696 BLACK BRANCH RD.	HOT SPRING

Airports Near Malvern

43 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field	LIT	Medium Airport
Little Rock Air Force Base	LRF	Medium Airport
Memorial Field Airport	HOT	Medium Airport
Saline County Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Ashworth Airport	—	Small Airport
Benoit Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bent Hickory Air Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Bethal Airport	—	Small Airport
Bredlow Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Brickey Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Caddo Landing	—	Small Airport
Catlett Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Conway Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Crystal Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Cypress Creek Airpark	—	Small Airport
Cypress Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Danville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Dexter B Florence Memorial Field	—	Small Airport
Fordyce Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Four Mile Creek Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Freedom Field	—	Small Airport
Gillespie Strip	—	Small Airport
Gurdon Lowe Field	—	Small Airport
Head Airfield	—	Small Airport
Heard Airport	—	Small Airport
Heird Hill Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Hickory Ridge	—	Small Airport
Hiller Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Katheryn's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Kizer Field	—	Small Airport
Malvern Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Mount Ida-Bearce Airport	—	Small Airport
North Little Rock Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Pearson Field	—	Small Airport
Pine Village Airport	—	Small Airport
Poe's Airport	—	Small Airport
Prides Airport	—	Small Airport
Pumpkin Patch Field	—	Small Airport
R.V. Stewart Field	—	Small Airport
Robinson Army Air Field	—	Small Airport
Sheridan Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Shurley Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Tango 7 Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Malvern

14 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone


Benton Police Department
Caddo Valley Police Department
Diamondhead Police Department
Donaldson City Marshall
Friendship Police Department
Garland County Sheriff's Office	525 Ouachita Avenue
Haskell Police Department
Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office
Hot Springs Police Department	641 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs Police Sub-Station
Malvern Police Department
Perla Police Department
Rockport Police Department
Saline County Sheriff's Office

Grocery Stores in Malvern

10 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Circle K Store 2709998	Convenience Store	2290 Oliver Lancaster Blvd
DOLLAR GENERAL 2725	Other	1402 Highway 270 West
DOLLAR GENERAL 6248	Other	266 E Page Ave
Dollar Tree 354	Other	2300 Leopard Ln
Family Market 4515	Supermarket	437 E Page Ave
Food Center	Super Store	534 S Main St
Love's Travel Stop 779	Convenience Store	6716 Highway 171
Murphy USA 7185	Convenience Store	1410 S Rivercreek Dr
Walgreens 10365	Other	308 S Main St
Walmart 127	Super Store	1910 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD

Post Offices in Malvern

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Malvern Post Office

Treatment Centers in Malvern

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Baptist Health Medical Center HSC - Behavioral Health	Both	501-332-7360
Birch Tree Communities Inc - Benton Town	Mental Health	501-315-3344
Birch Tree Communities Inc - Hope House	Mental Health	501-315-3344
Ouachita Regional Counseling and MHC	Both	501-332-5236

Churches & Religious Organizations in Malvern

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CALVARY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST MALVERN ARKANSAS	PO BOX 143
CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC	PO BOX 1495
COOPER ASSEMBLY OF GOD	1436 COOPER RD
ETERNITY BAPTIST CHURCH	RR 3 BOX 289
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	1421 S MAIN ST
GLENROSE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	235 TUGGLE LN
HILLTOP ASSEMBLY OF GOD	303 WILLAMETTE RD
JEREMIAH 1-10 COMPANY CHURCH AND MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 633
LAST TRUMPET MINISTRIES INC	1606 PLEASANT RUN RD
LIFEPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCH	PO BOX 56
MALVERN FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	201 HOT SPRINGS ST
MALVERN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	127 E PAGE AVE
MISSIONARY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED	PO BOX 185
NEW BEGINNINGS BAPTIST CHURCH OFMALVERN INC	PO BOX 987
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP	PO BOX 1184
NORTH MALVERN ASSEMBLY OF GOD	PO BOX 344
OAK GROVE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	28828 HIGHWAY 84
ST LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH	820 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD
TEXARKANA BAPTIST ORPHANAGE	PO BOX 1179
THIRD ASSEMBLY OF GOD	1202 ROGER JONES RD
THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH	817 W YOUNG ST
VICTORY ASSEMBLY OF GOD	4742 HIGHWAY 9
WORD CENTER	705 HALL ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malvern

What is the population of Malvern?

Malvern has a population of 10,938 residents and is located in Arkansas. The population density is 1,130 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.3 years. The population is 43.7% female and 56.3% male.

Is Malvern expensive to live in?

Malvern is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 86.9 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $40,602, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,500 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Malvern safe?

Malvern is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 376 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,313 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Malvern receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Malvern?

Malvern enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Malvern?

The job market in Malvern is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $927. There are 621 business establishments in the area, including 44 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 1.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Malvern?

The median home value in Malvern is $95,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $138,846. For renters, the median monthly rent is $760. Fair market rent is $751 for a 1-bedroom and $944 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 55.3%. The average annual property tax is $1,921.

How are the schools in Malvern?

Schools in Malvern score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 10.7% of adults in Malvern hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.8% have completed high school. 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Malvern?

The obesity rate in Malvern is 39.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 20.3% of adults are smokers. 36.0% are physically inactive. 23.0% of residents report depression. 13.3% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 19.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,143.

What is transportation like in Malvern?

The average commute in Malvern is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84% of workers drive alone to work, 1% use public transit, and 1.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Malvern?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Malvern is 60.8% White, 32.5% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. 96% of residents speak only English at home, while 4% speak Spanish. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 23.3% of residents have a disability. 89.5% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Haskell, AR 4,035 pop · 13.9 mi Lake Hamilton, AR 1,912 pop · 15.1 mi Hot Springs, AR 38,023 pop · 15.3 mi Rockwell, AR 3,921 pop · 18.9 mi Benton, AR 35,954 pop · 20.0 mi Piney, AR 4,485 pop · 20.5 mi Hot Springs Village, AR 16,509 pop · 21.4 mi Sheridan, AR 5,063 pop · 21.9 mi Arkadelphia, AR 10,316 pop · 22.2 mi Bryant, AR 21,125 pop · 25.1 mi Avilla, AR 1,549 pop · 25.9 mi Alexander, AR 3,488 pop · 27.0 mi Shannon Hills, AR 4,557 pop · 29.2 mi East End, AR 6,344 pop · 30.8 mi

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Economy 13/13

Housing 13/17

Health 25/26

Crime & Safety 3/12

Climate & Environment 17/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 2/3

Historical Trends 3/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 28/32

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Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Malvern vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Malvern vs U.S. Average

Income: Malvern vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Malvern vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Malvern vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Hazard Breakdown

Earthquake History

Hurricane History

Tornado History

Wildfire History

Monthly Weather

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Safety & Disasters

Education

Area & Infrastructure

Services