Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Only 4 of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Springtown. Wasson House and Gailey Hollow Farmstead is on the National Register of Historic Places. Springtown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Springtown beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 95 in 1880, a peak of 114 in 2000, 83 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 4 maps from 1899 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Springtown, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Springtown.
A tenth of Springtown residents live below the poverty line, against 18% in Arkansas’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Gentry (12%), Siloam Springs (12%) and Rogers (12%). Half the trips to work are shorter than 14 miles.
| Springtown | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The peak summer temperature for Springtown comes to 90°F, below the Arkansas town median (92°F) but above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
For adults in Springtown, the share who report frequent mental distress is 18%. Among 124 Arkansas towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Springtown. In Springtown, 81% of adults had a checkup this year, and 29% get no exercise outside work.
| Springtown | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 78% | 79% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 34% | 25% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 25% | 23% |
| What stands out | Springtown | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.3% | 18.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Of the losses FEMA expects in Springtown, 58% come from inland flooding and 10% from ice storms. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in three fifths of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Springtown. Close and well known come first.
15 mi MuseumCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art
19 mi Stadium & arenaDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
19 mi Stadium & arenaBud Walton Arena
35 mi State parkDevil's Den State Park
23 mi National Military ParkPea Ridge National Military Park132K visitors a year
13 mi MuseumThe Museum of Native American HistoryCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Charvex, CC0 · Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium: Bobak at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Bud Walton Arena: ~ (The Rebel At) ~, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Devil's Den State Park: jaystout, CC BY 2.0 · Pea Ridge National Military Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Museum of Native American History: Ethan.jarrett, CC BY-SA 4.0
2 within 15 miles of the center of Springtown
About 0 of every 100 Springtown residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
Where Springtown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Arkansas, United States
Springtown is a town in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 83, according to the 2020 census. It is part of the Northwest Arkansas region.
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Springtown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
