Crystal Springs, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crystal Springs
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 Crystal Springs, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Crystal Springs, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 129 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805634 |
Crystal Springs (also spelled Crystalsprings) is a small community in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau has drawn boundaries around it just for counting people. In the 2020 census, 129 people lived in Crystal Springs.
What is Crystal Springs?
Crystal Springs is a quiet place located in the state of Arkansas. It's not a big city or even a small town with its own mayor or town council. Instead, it's a community where people live, but it's managed by the larger Garland County government.
A Look at the People
The U.S. Census Bureau counts how many people live in different places. In 2020, there were 129 people living in Crystal Springs. Most of the people living here are White. There are also some people who identify as being of Mixed Race. A small number of people are of Native American or Hispanic/Latino heritage.
A Note on Weather
On April 25, 2011, a strong tornado passed near the Crystal Springs area. This tornado was part of a very large weather event known as the 2011 Super Outbreak. While it affected the region, the community of Crystal Springs recovered.
Schools in Crystal Springs
Students who live in Crystal Springs attend schools that are part of the Lake Hamilton School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
