Fountain Lake, Arkansas facts for kids
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Fountain Lake, Arkansas
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| Town of Fountain Lake | |
Location in Garland County and Arkansas
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 Fountain Lake, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| Township | Whittington |
| Incorporated | July 13, 1999 |
| Named for | Fountain Lake Resort |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.25 sq mi (11.01 km2) |
| • Land | 4.25 sq mi (11.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 475 |
| • Density | 111.79/sq mi (43.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71901
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-24700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406514 |
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| Major airport | Clinton National Airport (LIT) |
Fountain Lake is a small town in Garland County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is located next to Hot Springs Village. The town is part of the Hot Springs area. In 2010, about 503 people lived there.
Where is Fountain Lake?
Fountain Lake is in the eastern part of Garland County. The town covers about 11 square kilometers (4.25 square miles) of land. It is about 12 miles northeast of Hot Springs. Hot Springs Village is just north of Fountain Lake.
The town gets its name from an old resort that used to be nearby. This resort had a small lake with a pretty fountain. You can find the old resort property off Highway 7. It has a large entrance gate and a long, tree-lined road. The land is privately owned.
It's interesting to know that the old Fountain Lake resort, a shopping center called Fountain Lake Center, and the Fountain Lake School are actually not inside the town limits of Fountain Lake. The town's borders mainly follow Highway 5 for about 3 miles and Highway 128 for about 2 miles. Any property outside these roads is part of Garland County, not the town itself.
People of Fountain Lake
The number of people living in Fountain Lake has changed over the years:
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| 2000 | 409 | — | |
| 2010 | 503 | 23.0% | |
| 2020 | 475 | −5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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In 2000, there were 409 people living in Fountain Lake. There were 161 households, and 126 of these were families. Most people (about 97.56%) were White. A small number of people were Black, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 0.73% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 23.2% were under 18 years old.
- 8.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 30.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.7% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 38 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Fountain Lake was $30,469 per year. For families, the average income was $31,188. About 8.1% of families and 16.2% of all people in the town lived below the poverty line.
Education in Fountain Lake
Fountain Lake is home to the Fountain Lake School District. This district runs Fountain Lake High School, where the school mascot is the Cobra. The Cobra mascot was first suggested by Buster Clemmons in 1934.
The Fountain Lake School District offers many opportunities for students:
- As of 2013, they offered six Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These are college-level classes.
- Students can join more than twenty clubs and organizations.
- The school has ten different sports teams.
The Fountain Lake School District has won several state titles. For example, the Fountain Lake Football Team won their first State Championship in 2009. In 2013, the Senior High Women's Chorus received top scores at the State Choir Competition. Many students have also won state awards for their great performances.
The school district has put on nineteen yearly musicals in its auditorium as of 2012. They also built two tornado shelters in 2012, which are used for various community events.
See also
In Spanish: Fountain Lake (Arkansas) para niños
