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Donaldson, AR

Donaldson, AR.

Population: 2,203 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Donaldson, AR is $151,400. Homes sell for a median $183,000 after a median 7.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$151,400

Median home value

7.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$151,400
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$183,000
Median list price
$226,500
Median price per sqft
$110
1-year sale-price change
+30.7%
Median days on market
7.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
89.4%
Active listings
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/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)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
OUACHITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OUACHITA HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.5°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,908
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,183

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Hot Springs National Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Hot Springs National Park, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Dexter B Florence Memorial Field (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Memorial Field Airport (HOT) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-HOT SPRINGS COUNTY, NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER, LEVI HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+88 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
25.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.2%
Median annual property tax
$620
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
59.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,194
Average weekly wage
$907
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

DonaldsonState medianUS median
Median sale price$183,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market8 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$620$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 median home value in Donaldson, AR?
$151,400.
What is the median sale price in Donaldson, AR?
$183,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Donaldson, AR?
Median days on market: 7.5 days.
What is typical rent in Donaldson, AR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,066/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Donaldson, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is Donaldson, AR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Donaldson, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Donaldson, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Donaldson, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Donaldson, AR?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Donaldson, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Donaldson, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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