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Hot Spring County, Arkansas · where the money really is

The cities and towns of Hot Spring

Hot Spring County’s incorporated cities and towns. Populations are the 2020 U.S. Census. Malvern is the county seat and the only one with an official website; the small towns run on volunteer government. The county budget above is the countywide layer.

Every municipality — 6 of 6 listed

PlaceTypeResidents (2020)Budget
Malvern city 10,867 official site
Rockport city 676
Midway town 377
Donaldson town 275
Perla town 257
Friendship town 158

Populations are the 2020 U.S. Census. More cities and towns — and more ingested budgets — are being added. Want yours walked next? Say so on the priorities board.