Electricity rates in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR ranks 1 of 14 Arkansas cities for the fewest people working from home (5.6% of workers). Hot Springs, Arkansas has 38,023 residents in 17,818 households; 51.7% heat with electricity.
Hot Springs on the map
Garland County, with Hot Springs marked
Who lives in Hot Springs: income, cars, homes
In Hot Springs, AR, 1,717 households own no vehicle and 8,974 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Hot Springs, AR homes: 10,409 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,131 none or one, median 5.1 rooms. Of 15,927 workers in Hot Springs, AR, 899 work from home, 12,372 drive alone, 76 ride transit and 388 walk. In Hot Springs, AR, 7,074 of 17,818 households earn under $35,000, 5,709 $35,000-$75,000, 3,699 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,336 $150,000 or more. In Hot Springs, AR, 3,559 of 6,866 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,336 households moved in since 2018 and 2,572 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 7,862 residents of Hot Springs, AR live below the poverty line, and the median age is 45.1.
Household income in Hot Springs, AR
| Hot Springs, AR | Value | Rank in Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs, AR, households under $35,000 | 39.7% | 2 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, households $150,000 or more | 7.5% | 13 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, residents below poverty | 21.3% | 4 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, median age | 45.1 | 2 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 48.1% | 14 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, households without a vehicle | 9.6% | 1 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, households with 2+ vehicles | 50.4% | 12 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, workers at home | 5.6% | 14 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, cost-burdened renters | 51.8% | 2 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, moved in since 2018 | 41.2% | 7 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, moved in before 2000 | 14.4% | 6 of 14 |
Facts about Hot Springs
- Residents of Hot Springs, AR, ACS 2023
- 38,02311 of 14 Arkansas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Hot Springs, AR
- $46,44113 of 14 of those cities
- Households in Hot Springs, AR
- 17,8182.13 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Hot Springs, AR
- 57.0%10,154 owners and 7,664 renter households
- Housing units in Hot Springs, AR
- 21,6523,834 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Hot Springs, AR
- 51.7%9,205 of 17,818 homes
- Land area of Hot Springs, AR
- 37.6 sq mi1,012.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Hot Springs, AR
- 3.3% to 3.5%at 1,048 kWh a month over the $46,441 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Hot Springs, AR
- 90NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 236.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Hot Springs, AR
- 197213,562 of 21,652 homes (62.6%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Hot Springs, AR
- $156,900$902 gross rent a month, 6.90% of value a year
Housing and heating in Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR: 13,562 of 21,652 homes were built before 1980 and 3,522 in 2000 or later. Hot Springs, AR has 13,566 detached houses, 4,429 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 832 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Hot Springs, AR
% of homes by decade built, Hot Springs, AR
- 13pre-40
- 940s
- 1150s
- 1560s
- 1670s
- 1280s
- 990s
- 1000s
- 610s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Hot Springs, AR
| Hot Springs, AR | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs, AR, median year built | 1972 | 1984 | -12 years | 13 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, built before 1980 | 62.6% | 44.6% | +18.0 points | 2 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, built 2000 or later | 16.3% | 26.3% | -10.0 points | 13 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, detached houses | 62.7% | 64.8% | -2.2 points | 9 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 20.5% | 11.6% | +8.8 points | 6 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, mobile homes | 3.8% | 14.4% | -10.5 points | 2 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, renter households | 43.0% | 30.8% | +12.2 points | 10 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, median home value | $156,900 | $176,400 | -$19,500 | 13 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, median gross rent a month | $902 | $942 | -$40 | 12 of 14 |
| Hot Springs, AR, people per household | 2.06 | 2.25 | -0.19 | 14 of 14 |
Cost of living with electricity in Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR: 17,818 households at $1,377 a year per home for electricity (Garland County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $24.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,766 a year per household.
| Group in Hot Springs, AR | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Hot Springs, AR median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs, AR, all households | 17,818 | $1,377 | $24.5 million | 2.97% |
| Hot Springs, AR, homeowners | 10,154 | $1,552 | $15.8 million | 3.34% |
| Hot Springs, AR, renters | 7,664 | $1,000 | $7.7 million | 2.15% |
Outage risk around Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 84 wind and 6 tornado, 236.7 per 100,000 residents of 38,023. Top gust near Hot Springs, AR: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Hot Springs, AR: $5.5M.
Reports within 15 miles of Hot Springs, AR
wind and tornado reports, Hot Springs, AR
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| Hot Springs, AR | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs, AR, 2015 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Hot Springs, AR, 2016 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Hot Springs, AR, 2017 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Hot Springs, AR, 2018 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Hot Springs, AR, 2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Hot Springs, AR, 2020 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Hot Springs, AR, 2021 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Hot Springs, AR, 2022 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Hot Springs, AR, 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Hot Springs, AR, 2024 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| Hot Springs, AR, 2025 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Who supplies Hot Springs
Garland County lists 2 utilities for Hot Springs, AR (38,023 residents): homes pay 12.27 to 12.97 cents per kWh, about $129 to $136 a month at 1,048 kWh, 3.3% to 3.5% of the $46,441 Hot Springs median income. Garland County page.
Analyst note on Hot Springs
Household income in Hot Springs, AR is $46,441; 10,154 of its 17,818 households own. 9,205 of the 17,818 occupied homes in Hot Springs, AR heat with electricity. Hot Springs, AR counts 38,023 residents in 17,818 households, on 37.6 square miles.
Hot Springs, AR has 21,652 housing units, 3,834 of them vacant or seasonal. Hot Springs, AR ranks 1 of 14 Arkansas cities for households without a vehicle (9.6%). Hot Springs, AR ranks 2 of 14 Arkansas cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1972).
Hot Springs, AR ranks 2 of 14 Arkansas cities for the lowest median home value ($156,900).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Hot Springs
Compare Hot Springs with nearby cities
| City near Hot Springs, AR | Distance from Hot Springs | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs, AR (this page) | 0 mi | 38,023 | $46,441 | 1972 | $156,900 | 90 | 5.6% |
| Benton, AR | 27.9 mi east | 35,954 (-2,069) | $69,638 (+$23,197) | 1995 (+23 yr) | $199,400 (+$42,500) | 122 (+32) | 7.5% (+1.9 pts) |
| Little Rock, AR | 42.6 mi northeast | 202,739 (+164,716) | $60,583 (+$14,142) | 1978 (+6 yr) | $221,200 (+$64,300) | 200 (+110) | 10.8% (+5.2 pts) |
| North Little Rock, AR | 50.6 mi northeast | 64,504 (+26,481) | $51,236 (+$4,795) | 1975 (+3 yr) | $169,500 (+$12,600) | 209 (+119) | 7.7% (+2.1 pts) |
| Conway, AR | 52.2 mi northeast | 66,288 (+28,265) | $58,461 (+$12,020) | 1997 (+25 yr) | $234,600 (+$77,700) | 100 (+10) | 8.2% (+2.6 pts) |
| Sherwood, AR | 54.2 mi northeast | 32,915 (-5,108) | $79,157 (+$32,716) | 1985 (+13 yr) | $190,900 (+$34,000) | 210 (+120) | 10.8% (+5.2 pts) |
ZIP codes in Hot Springs
| ZIP area touching Hot Springs, AR | Share of the ZIP's land inside Hot Springs | Share of Hot Springs's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 71901 (Hot Springs, AR) | 21.7% | 59.0% |
| 71913 (Hot Springs, AR) | 11.5% | 41.0% |
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Questions on Hot Springs
Hot Springs: what is the electricity rate?
Hot Springs, AR has no price of its own; its 38,023 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 1,048 kWh month costs $129 to $136.
Hot Springs: how does it rank among Arkansas cities?
Hot Springs, AR: rank 11 of 14 by its 38,023 residents, rank 13 of 14 by $46,441 median income.
Hot Springs: how many homes heat with electricity?
Hot Springs, AR: 9,205 of 17,818 occupied homes, 51.7%; Garland County 66.2%.
Hot Springs: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,048 kWh a month, 3.3% to 3.5% of the $46,441 median income in Hot Springs, AR.
Hot Springs: damaging storms reported nearby?
90 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Hot Springs, AR, 2015 to 2025, 236.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Hot Springs?
Hot Springs, AR: median home built 1972; 13,562 of 21,652 homes (62.6%) predate 1980, 13,566 are detached and 4,429 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Hot Springs, AR households have no car?
1,717 households; 8,974 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Hot Springs, AR?
10,409 of 21,652 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.1 rooms.
How many people in Hot Springs, AR work from home?
899 of 15,927 workers.