Lake Hamilton, Arkansas
Lake Hamilton is a community of 2,127 people in Garland County, Arkansas.
Why visit Lake Hamilton
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 10 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hot Springs 8 VIP Cinema, Van Lyell House and Garvan Woodland Gardens.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Lake Hamilton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Hot Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Lake Hamilton had a population of 2,084. It is named after Lake Hamilton, one of the area's man-made lakes.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Hamilton, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks2
Van Lyell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes10
Hibachi Sushi Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.6 mi
4334 Central Avenue, Hot Springs
Italian Villa Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
4332 Central Avenue, Hot Springs
Taco Pronto
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
4350 Central Avenue, Hot Springs
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
4395 Central Avenue
Mo-Fr 05:00-22:30; Sa 05:00-23:30; Su 05:00-22:30
Where to stay12
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
School · 5.5 mi
300 Silver Street, Hot Springs
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
School · 3.9 mi
700 Main Street, Hot Springs
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
School · 4.1 mi
617 Main St, Hot Springs
Map of Lake Hamilton
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 35°F | 4.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 51°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 42°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 35°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hot Springs 1 Nne (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Garland County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Memorial Field (HOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Hot Springs 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Rockwell 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Piney 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Malvern 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Hot Springs Village 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Arkadelphia 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Haskell 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Glenwood 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Benton 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Bryant 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Van Lyell House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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