City safety & data profile

MalvernAR

Malvern, AR is a 11K-resident city in Hot Spring County with a median household income of $46,250.

Hot Spring County, Arkansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Malvern, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Malvern has a population larger than 6% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $104,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 94%
By size
$46,250
Median income
$104,500
Median home
20.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Malvern

Malvern posts a median household income higher than 5% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Malvern area.

Top 95%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Malvern

Where Malvern income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$46,250 Bottom 5% higher than 5% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Malvern, AR beyond the headline numbers

Malvern sits inside Hot Spring County, Arkansas, at roughly 34.36°N, -92.81°W. Population 10,928, $46,250 median household income. Median home value $104,500, median rent $764. Poverty rate 20.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Malvern's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 44.1%, then short sleep duration at 42.9%. 1 hospital in/around Malvern, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Malvern from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,928
Malvern
Median Income
$46,250
-32% vs avg
Median Home Value
$104,500
-54% vs avg
Median Age
39.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hot Spring County) - Malvern's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
33K-0%
Median Income
$55,405+35%
Median Home Value
$151,100+86%
Poverty Rate
15.1%+6%
Unemployment
3.7%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Malvern, AR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$764/mo
Poverty Rate
20.2% +42% vs avg
Unemployment 5.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 12.9%
Work From Home 4.2%
Public Transit 1.4%

Population

White 62.1%
African American 30.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
44.1%
Short Sleep Duration
42.9%
Obesity
39.6%
Physical Inactivity
36.9%
Current Smoking
20.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
17%
Diabetes
15%
Binge Drinking
14.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 45.6%
Annual Checkup 77.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.4%
Stroke
4.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Malvern, AR? ▼
Malvern, AR has a population of 10,928 people, located in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
What is the median household income in Malvern? ▼
The median household income in Malvern, AR is $46,250 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.2%.
What is the median home value in Malvern? ▼
The median home value in Malvern, AR is $104,500. Median rent is $764/month.
What are the top health concerns in Malvern? ▼
The top health indicators in Malvern include High Blood Pressure (44.1%), Short Sleep Duration (42.9%), Obesity (39.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Malvern? ▼
Malvern has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Malvern? ▼
The median age in Malvern, AR is 39.4 years. 12.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Malvern, AR is located in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. With a population of 11K and a $46,250 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Malvern area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Hot Springs, AR 36K Benton, AR 34K Arkadelphia, AR 11K Hot Springs Village, AR 13K Bryant, AR 20K Little Rock, AR 203K Maumelle, AR 18K North Little Rock, AR 67K
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Using Malvern's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Malvern area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hot Spring County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.