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Lake Hamilton, AR

Lake Hamilton, AR.

Population: 47,477 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lake Hamilton, AR is $263,455 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 88 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,298/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$263,455

Typical home value

-0.4%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$263,455
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+22.9%
10-year appreciation
+80.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$266,326
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$285,000
Median list price
$335,000
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
260
For-sale inventory
707
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Active listings
590
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
143 days
New listings (monthly)
116

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,298/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$858/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$863/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,424/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
NATIONAL PARK TECHNOLOGY CENTER, HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
NATIONAL PARK TECHNOLOGY CENTER, OAKLAWN STEM MAGNET SCHOOL, HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOL, MAIN STREET VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET SCHOOL, PARK MAGNET AN IB PYP WORLD CLASS SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
82
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.8 in
Annual snowfall
1.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
60
Days with Moderate air quality
62
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,763
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,678

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Hot Springs National Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Hot Springs National Park, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Memorial Field Airport (HOT) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Memorial Field Airport (HOT) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
CHAMBERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CHI ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL HOT SPRINGS, BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-HOT SPRINGS COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
54
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+231 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
23.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.7%
Median annual property tax
$979
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
71.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,384
Average weekly wage
$883
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
326

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Lake HamiltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$263,455$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$285,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market88 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,298/mo$1,275/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$979$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lake Hamilton, AR?
$263,455.
What is the median sale price in Lake Hamilton, AR?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake Hamilton, AR?
Median days on market: 88 days.
What is typical rent in Lake Hamilton, AR?
Typical rent: $1,298/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake Hamilton, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Lake Hamilton, AR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lake Hamilton, AR. 82 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake Hamilton, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake Hamilton, AR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake Hamilton, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake Hamilton, AR?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lake Hamilton, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake Hamilton, AR?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake Hamilton, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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