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Valley Springs, AR

Valley Springs, AR.

Population: 226 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Valley Springs, AR is $113,500. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$113,500

Median home value

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$113,500
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

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

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
VALLEY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL, VALLEY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, VALLEY SPRINGS ELEM. SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Arkwood, Inc. (23.5 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
57.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Buffalo National River (9 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Boone County Airport (HRO) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boone County Airport (HRO) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BAXTER HEALTH, OZARK HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.2%
Households with broadband internet
43.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,558
Average weekly wage
$882
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Valley Springs, AR?
$113,500.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Valley Springs, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Valley Springs, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Valley Springs, AR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Valley Springs, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Valley Springs, AR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Valley Springs, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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