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Town in Arkansas, United States
275Population
0.7 sq miArea
230 ftElevation

Donaldson is a town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 275 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code71941
Area code501
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Most working residents leave Donaldson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Malvern (21%), Little Rock (15%) and Arkadelphia (7%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Malvern
21%
Little Rock
15%
Arkadelphia
7%
Hot Springs
7%
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Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs CountyMalvern · 11.5 mi · ER
Healthy Connections-MalvernMalvern · 11.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Donaldson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Donaldson →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
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Donaldson has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

55° / 33°Winter
74° / 50°Spring
91° / 69°Summer
75° / 51°Fall
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Nearest: Mid Arkansas Regional LibraryMalvern · 10.8 miles · 43 hrs a week
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