Black Springs, AR 001, 2019
Black Springs’s story
146 years in pictures
Census counts: 67 in 1880, 96 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1942 on.
- 1880Black Springs is settled
Black SpringsAR
A town of 91, settled in 1880.
Population
91
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Median home value
$222K
Census ACS
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
36.2
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Black Springs a good place to live?
Of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Black Springs. Black Springs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
91 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Black Springs: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Black Springs, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorman Waterworks5 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Black Springs’ trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personArkansas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMontgomery County ClerkMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code7196071960 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Black Springs.
Natural hazards
Black Springs faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Black Springs has mild winters and hot summers
Black Springs has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Black Springs’ July high is 91°F, where Arkansas’ towns sit at 92°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–54°
Spring48–72°
Summer67–90°
Fall49–74°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Black Springs is
Black Springs tracks Arkansas closely on all 32 CDC measures. 17% of Black Springs adults report frequent physical distress, against 16% in Arkansas’ towns and 14% across U.S. towns. 19% of Black Springs adults smoke cigarettes.
| Black Springs | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 25% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Mena Regional Health System
30.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Black Springs
17pages on Black Springs
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Black Springs; the nearest are
University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainCommunity college · Public · Mena30.3 mi$3,696 in-state tuitionHenderson State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Arkadelphia43.6 mi$8,244 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Black Springs residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
About Black Springs
Town in Arkansas, United States
Black Springs is a town in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 96 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 774 ft
- Area code
- 870
Questions about Black Springs
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Black Springs, AR a good place to live?
Black Springs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.