Hot Springs Village, Arkansas facts for kids
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Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
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| Village of Hot Springs | |
Location in Garland County and Arkansas
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 Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Counties | Garland, Saline |
| Founded | June 1, 1970 |
| Founded by | John Cooper, Sr. |
| Named for | Hot Springs |
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| • Type | POA |
| Area | |
| • Total | 60.56 sq mi (156.84 km2) |
| • Land | 57.64 sq mi (149.28 km2) |
| • Water | 2.92 sq mi (7.56 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,861 |
| • Density | 275.19/sq mi (106.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
71909, 71910
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-33482 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402601 |
Hot Springs Village is a special kind of town in Arkansas, a state in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city.
What makes Hot Springs Village unique is that it's located in two different counties: Garland and Saline. Because of this, it's also part of two larger city areas. The part in Garland County is near Hot Springs. The part in Saline County is near Little Rock.
In 2020, about 15,861 people lived here. Hot Springs Village is famous for being the largest gated community in the entire United States. This means it's a neighborhood with controlled entrances.
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Where is Hot Springs Village?
Hot Springs Village covers a total area of about 60.56 square miles (156.84 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 57.64 square miles (149.28 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 2.92 square miles (7.56 square kilometers).
Weather in Hot Springs Village
Hot Springs Village has four clear seasons.
- Winter usually brings freezing temperatures from mid-November until April.
- Summer can be very hot, with temperatures often going over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) from June to September.
- During winter, the area typically sees several days of snow.
- Rainfall is usually heavy in the spring but much less in the summer.
A small tornado hit the town in March 2024. It caused damage to many homes and trees in the area.
Who Lives in Hot Springs Village?
The number of people living in Hot Springs Village has grown a lot over the years.
- In 1980, there were only 2,083 people.
- By 2000, the population had grown to 8,397.
- In 2010, it reached 12,807 people.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 15,861 residents.
Most people living in Hot Springs Village are White. In 2020, about 91.31% of the residents were White. Other groups, like Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people, also live there. About 2.69% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2020, there were 7,279 households in the village. A household means all the people living in one home.
Education
Students in Hot Springs Village attend schools in two different school districts.
- Some go to the Fountain Lake School District. This district operates Fountain Lake High School.
- Others attend schools in the Jessieville School District.
Fun Things to Do and Community Life
Hot Springs Village has a private club called the Diamante Country Club. It has a golf course and a clubhouse where members can relax. Members of the community bought this club in 2018.
The town also has its own local newspaper. It's called the Hot Springs Village Voice. This newspaper is delivered every Tuesday, keeping residents up-to-date on local news.
