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Southwest Arkansas

Southwest Arkansas is anything but slow-paced, acting as a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs and tourists alike. It’s a corner of the state that’s filled with hidden treasures, like lithium, which are driving more business and prospective employers, benefitting thousands of Arkansans. The region also offers premier opportunities for individuals and families, thanks to its education system, low cost of living and recreational activities. Get in on the action Here, in Southwest Arkansas.

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Attractions

Ouachita National Forest

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Crater of Diamonds State Park

DeGray Lake Resort State Park

Ouachita Mountains | Office of the State Geologist Link

Hot Springs National Park

Birthplace of U.S. President Bill Clinton

Cities & Communities

Hot Springs

Garland County

pop. 38,001

Texarkana

Miller County

pop. 29,172

Hot Springs Village

Garland County

pop. 17,516

El Dorado

Union County

pop. 16,594

Malvern

Hot Spring County

pop. 11,154

Magnolia

Columbia County

pop. 10,646

Arkadelphia

Clark County

pop. 10,221

Southern Arkansas University

Higher Education

Ouachita Baptist University
Henderson State University
University of Arkansas – Cossatot
Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University Tech
University of Arkansas Hope and Texarkana
South Arkansas Community College


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Major Employers

Healthcare

Texarkana

CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System

Arkadelphia

Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia

Hot Springs

CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs

Magnolia

Magnolia Regional Medical Center

Hope

Wadley Regional Medical Center at Hope

El Dorado

South Arkansas Regional Hospital

Nashville

Howard Memorial Hospital

Ashdown

Little River Memorial Hospital

Fordyce

Dallas County Medical Center

DeQueen

Sevier County Medical Center

Average Housing Prices

Hot Springs

$248,564

Texarkana

$163,287

Hot Springs Village

$298,782

El Dorado

$128,346

Malvern

$137,839

Magnolia

$133,713

Arkadelphia

$170,371

Source – Pricing based on 2024 Averages.

Arkansas Missouri Railroad

Transportation

TRAX (Arkansas-Texas Council of Governments)
T Line (Texarkana Urban Transit District)
South Central Arkansas Transit (SCAT) program
Arkansas Rail (AR) – Statewide*
Amtrak – Intercity*
Greyhound (Greyhound Lines) – Intercity*
Jefferson Lines (JL) – Intercity*


*These transportation services will be reflected across the other regions of the state.

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Notable Events & Festivities

Feast Month

Güdrun: Northwoods Mountain Bike Festival

Holiday Lights Extravaganza

Hot Springs Christmas Parade

38th Annual Christmas and Candlelight

New Year’s Eve Festival

Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts

Arkansas Derby Day

Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival

Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Bridge St. LIVE!

Big Steam Music Festival

Spa-Con Pop Culture & Comic Convention

Annual Family Fun Day

Timberfest – Lumberjack Championship

Murphy Arts District

Mount Ida

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