Gum SpringsAR
A town of 91, settled in 1889.
Is Gum Springs a good place to live?
Gum Springs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
91 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Gum Springs: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gum Springs, and how to reach them.
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 Gum Springs.
Expect mild winters and hot summers in Gum Springs
Gum Springs’ July high stands at 93°F, close to Arkansas’ towns (92°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Fewer of Gum Springs’ adults have been diagnosed with depression than in the typical Arkansas or U.S. town
For adults in Gum Springs, the share who had a checkup this year is 83%. Among 124 Arkansas towns, just 8 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Gum Springs, and 18% of adults have diabetes locally, against 13% in Arkansas’ towns and 12% across U.S. towns. Against the Arkansas average, Gum Springs comes out ahead on 5 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 8.
| Gum Springs | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 41% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 39% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| What stands out | Gum Springs | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with depression | 19.9% | 24.6% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12% | 14.6% |
| More adults with diabetes | 18% | 13.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Gum Springs, with inland flooding at the top
One declared disaster, in 2000, has brought federal aid to Gum Springs households. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 27% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 21% to tornadoes.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Gum Springs
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Gum Springs
College town 18 of every 100 Gum Springs residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
About Gum Springs
Town in Arkansas, United States
Gum Springs is a town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gum Springs had a population of 91.
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- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 210 ft
- Area code
- 870
Questions about Gum Springs
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Is Gum Springs, AR a good place to live?
Gum Springs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.