Health Profile of Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Hot Springs Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.6 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.1% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.9% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hot Springs is 72.6 years, about 2.9 years shorter than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.9% of residents, higher than the Arkansas average of 22.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,754 residents in Hot Springs are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 942 330 men · 612 women
- 75–84 2,332 892 men · 1,440 women
- 65–74 3,428 1,492 men · 1,935 women
- 50–64 6,052 2,913 men · 3,139 women
Younger residents
5,518 residents in Hot Springs are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,589 844 boys · 746 girls
- 7–12 1,504 740 boys · 764 girls
- 3–7 1,352 620 boys · 731 girls
- 0–3 1,073 469 boys · 604 girls
About 4,026 residents in Hot Springs (13.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.8% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.5% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.4% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Hot Springs are about the same as in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.2% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.6% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hot Springs are about the same as in Arkansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,873 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 636,600 minutes a day and 232.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hot Springs is 72.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.09 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.55 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hot Springs is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hot Springs, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Arkansas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
How healthy is Hot Springs, Arkansas?
Hot Springs, Arkansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
People in Hot Springs, Arkansas can expect to live 72.6 years on average, 2.9 years shorter than the Arkansas average of 75.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
11.1% of residents in Hot Springs, Arkansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 2.1 points above the Arkansas rate of 9.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
33.4% of adults in Hot Springs, Arkansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.6 points below the Arkansas rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hot Springs, Arkansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,873 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 636,600 minutes a day and 232.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hot Springs is 72.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.09 lifetimes a year.
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