1. Natural springs:  The city takes its name from the natural thermal water that flows from 47 springs on the western slope of Hot Springs Mountain in the historic downtown district of the city. About a million gallons of 143-degree water flow from the springs each day. The rate of flow is not affected by fluctuations in the rainfall in the area. Studies by National Park Service scientists have determined through carbon dating that the water that reaches the surface in Hot Springs fell as rainfall in an as-yet undetermined watershed 4,000 years earlier. The water percolates very slowly down through the earth’s surface until it reaches superheated areas deep in the crust and then rushes rapidly to the surface to emerge from the 47 hot springs. A small channel of hot spring water known as Hot Springs Creek runs under ground from an area near Park Avenue to Bath House Row.
   
   
2. The median income for a household in the city was $26,040, and the median income for a family was $32,819. Males had a median income of $25,861 versus $20,155 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,961. About 13.7% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.7% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

78.86%

16.87%

0.55%

0.79%

3.80%

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A small percentage of the businesses listed on BlackCityInfo.com may not necessarily be black owned and operated but have received favorable reviews from users who have visited the establishment, or from the owners themselves who warmly seek out African American patronage.

BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Central Image -  Category: Hair Salons -  I'm a stylist that specializes in African American hair. I enjoy relaxers, flat iron styles, and roller sets. starting at $45 for relaxers! call to Make an appointment   - 5419 Central Ave. Hot Springs, AR (501) 525-8877   - (visit website)
   
   
2. Nails by Laquita -  Category: Beauty Salons -   5459 Central Avenue Hot Springs, AR (501) 525-1515
   
   

BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

1. Cheryl Batts -  Category: Legal/Financial -  P O Box 363 Hot Springs, AR 71902-0363 (501) 623-8229
   
   
2. Imam Sulaiman R S Aqeel I -  Category: Legal/Financial -  P O Box 956 Hot Springs, AR 71902-0956 (501) 624-9605
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Cajun Boilers -  Category: Cajun Restaurants - REVIEW: "Cajun Boilers is our favorite seafood restaurant in this area. The alligator appetizer is yummy, and the hush puppies are some of the best I've ever had"  -   2806 Albert Pike Rd - Hot Springs, Arkansas (501) 767-5695
   
   
2. McClard's Bar-B-Q Restaurant -  Category: Bar-B-Q Restaurants -   505 Albert Pike Hot Springs, Arkansas (501) 623-9665   - (visit website)
   
   
3. Whistle Stop -  Category: Buffet, Seafood and Southern & Soul - REVIEW: "Country Comfort food at its best. Very friendly staff. Interior atmosphere is lacking, but if you like down home food go here instead of Dixie Cafe."  -   2608 Albert Pike Rd - Hot Springs, Arkansas (501) 760-6700
   
   

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CHURCHES

1. Visitor's Chapel AME Church -  317 Church Street,- Hot Springs, AR (501) 623-2975
   
   

ENTERTAINMENT

1. National Park Aquarium -  Category: Entertainment - Saltwater species of fish displayed in their natural habitats. Also many reptiles and a 90 lb. snapping turtle.  -   209 Central Avenue - Hot Springs, AR (501) 624-3474  - (visit website)
   
   
2. The Big Chill -  Category: Nightclub - Whether your preference is blues or funky old soul, you're as likely to hear it done right at "the Chill" as any big-city listening room.  -   910 Higdon Ferry Rd - Hot Springs, AR (501) 624-5185
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. Hot Springs JazzFest
   (September)     - (visit website)
   
   The Hot Springs JazzFest in historic downtown Hot Springs National Park.