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Retirement community in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

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Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Hot Springs Village, Arkansas at a Glance

Median Home Price
$251,200
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; military and some pension income exempt.
Avg January Low
34.6°F
Cost of Living Index
86.9 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
67 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
86.9 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$68,580High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Hot Springs Village's cost of living is 13.099999999999994% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$251,200High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,169High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
86.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Hot Springs Village using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$544

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$611

Median home price used: $251,200

Median rent reference: $1,169 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
29.1 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Hot Springs Village scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; military and some pension income exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Arkansas has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 296 sunny days a year and an average January low of 34.6°F, Hot Springs Village offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
62.5 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
9.2 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
16,843High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
69.7High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
61.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
16.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
95.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
0.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
0.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Hot Springs Village

What is the cost of living in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 87, roughly 13% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $251,200.

Does Arkansas tax Social Security or retirement income?

For Arkansas residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; military and some pension income exempt.

What is the climate like in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas?

Hot Springs Village, Arkansas has January average low around 35°F, July average high around 94°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas?

Hot Springs Village scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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