Malvern, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Hot Spring County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,938
Population
1,130/sq mi density
$40,602
Median Income
$17,852 per capita
$95,500
Home Value
$145,505 Zillow
$760
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
663
Violent Crime/100K
2,420 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,602 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,500 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
663 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
Air Quality
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) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in |
Malvern has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.7").