Hot Springs is the 10th most populous city in Arkansas, the county seat of Garland County, and the principal city of the Hot Springs Metroplitan Statistical Area encompassing all of Garland County.
Some places have that special something that captures your heart and won't let go.
Here in our friendly, historic city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, we're used to people falling in love with us. As America's First Resort and one of the South's most popular family vacation and convention destination spots, Hot Springs carries on some very important hospitality traditions. Maybe that's why everyone keeps coming back to see us.
Historic Hot Springs
The first federally protected area in the nation's history, Hot Springs National Park features amazing 143° thermal waters, rich history and beautiful architecture. Enjoy gorgeous Arkansas hiking trails. Tour the historic Fordyce Bathhouse and Visitor's Center, or enjoy a relaxing Hot Springs spa.
Picture post card perfect Arkansas historic sites in downtown Hot Springs include classic hotels, Victorian architecture, world-class art studios and famed Bathhouse Row. Hot Springs restaurants and nightclubs, Arkansas antique shops, crystal and rock shops, boutiques and specialty malls – just a few of the many reasons why Hot Springs attracts visitors from all around the world.
Ouachita Mountain Wonders
Some say one of our best features is our location in the Diamond Lakes Region of the scenic Ouachita Mountains. Year–round outdoor fun and sports activities include crystal hunting, fishing, water sports, hiking, golf, camping, site seeing and horseback riding.
Adventure Lives Here
You'll find the perfect combination of relaxing activities and kick-out-all-the-stops things to do in Hot Springs. Our new state-of-the Hot Springs Convention Center, Summit Arena, Garvan Woodland Gardens, Oaklawn Park racing and gaming, and fun family attractions such as Magic Springs theme park and the Mid-America Science Museum make Hot Springs, AR a popular family and group travel destination. Simply put. Hot Springs, Arkansas has it all.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $113,929
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $134,054; Detached houses: $138,269; Townhouses or other attached units: $184,289; In 2-unit structures: $303,700; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $106,066; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $179,179; Mobile homes: $24,841
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 39,467. Hot Springs covers 32.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 595 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 71901 - Area code: 501
Weather
Hot Springs, AR climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 94.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 29.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Hot Springs is 57.69 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 6.41 Inches.
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