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Hot Springs

It has the honor of being the first "national park" to be designated for such government protection.
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Welcome to Hot Springs

Hot Springs takes its name from the natural thermal water that flows from 47 springs on the western slope of Hot Springs Mountain in the historic downtown district of the city. Approximately 800,000 gallons of 143-degree water flow from the springs each day. The rate of flow is not affected by fluctuations in the rainfall in the area. Studies by National Park Service scientists have determined through carbon dating that the water that reaches the surface in Hot Springs fell as rainfall in an as-yet undetermined watershed 4,000 years earlier.
 
The water percolates very slowly down through the earth's surface until it reaches superheated areas deep in the crust and then rushes rapidly to the surface to emerge from the 47 hot springs.
 
Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto was the first European to visit what Native Americans called the Valley of the Vapors when he and his men reached the area in 1541. Members of many Native American tribes had been gathering in the valley for untold numbers of years to enjoy the healing properties of the thermal springs. There was agreement among the tribes that they would put aside their weapons and partake of the healing waters in peace while in the valley.
 
Congress established the Hot Springs Reservation in 1832, granting federal protection of the thermal waters and giving Hot Springs the honor of being the first "national park" to be designated for such government protection. Hot Springs National Park was formally created in 1911.

Overview for Hot Springs, AR

38,023 people live in Hot Springs, where the median age is 45.1 and the average individual income is $29,736. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

38,023

Total Population

45.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$29,736

Average individual Income

Around Hot Springs, AR

There's plenty to do around Hot Springs, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
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15
Somewhat Bikeable
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Smallcakes - Hot Springs, Hot Springs Distilling, and Rendi's Mud Bugs Crawfish.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.87 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.89 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.32 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.99 miles 19 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.01 miles 19 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 1.25 miles 8 reviews 4.9/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Hot Springs, AR

Hot Springs has 17,818 households, with an average household size of 2.06. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hot Springs do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 38,023 people call Hot Springs home. The population density is 1,015.27 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

38,023

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.1

Median Age

46.56 / 53.44%

Men vs Women

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17,818

Total Households

2.06

Average Household Size

$29,736

Average individual Income

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Schools in Hot Springs, AR

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The following schools are within or nearby Hot Springs. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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