Why visit Malvern
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Alderson-Coston House and Bank of Malvern.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Malvern
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Malvern
Malvern is a city in and the county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States. Founded as a railroad stop at the eastern edge of the Ouachita Mountains, the community's history and economy have been tied to available agricultural and mineral resources. The production of bricks from locally available clay has earned the city the nickname, "The Brick Capital of the World". As of the 2020 census, Malvern had a population of 10,867.
From the Wikipedia article Malvern, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks15
Alderson-Coston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
United States historic place
Bank of Malvern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Arkansas, United States of America
Billings-Cole House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Clark House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Hot Spring County
Gatewood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Hot Spring County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
County courthouse in Arkansas, United States of America
Lawyers' Row Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Malvern Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Malvern Rosenwald School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Rosenwald School in Arkansas, United States of America
Malvern station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Train station in Malvern, Arkansas
Pine Bluff Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Rockport Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic cemetery in Arkansas, United States
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes13
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.4 mi
1900 Martin Luther King Road, Malvern
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
1627 Highway 270 West, Rockport
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.8 mi
1601 Highway 270, Malvern
Mo-Th 08:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-04:00; Su 08:00-03:00
1 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Americas Best Value Inn Malvern
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1656 Industrial Road, Rockport
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
2660 River Creek Road, Malvern
History
Named after Malvern Hill, Virginia, Malvern was founded in 1870 by the Cairo and Fulton Railroad as a city site 21 miles (34 km) southeast of Hot Springs. On October 15, 1878, Malvern officially became the county seat of Hot Spring County. The original inhabitants of the county were Native Americans, trappers, hunters, and farmers.
From the History section of Malvern, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship35
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Saint John Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
1114 Pine Bluff Street, Malvern
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare2
Map of Malvern
97 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 29°F | 4.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 4.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 5.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 68°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 32°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Malvern (2 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
Hot Spring County has had 16 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)
- 2025-05-08: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Memorial Field (HOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Haskell 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Hot Springs 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Lake Hamilton 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Rockwell 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Benton 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Piney 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Hot Springs Village 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Arkadelphia 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Sheridan 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Bryant 25 mi northeast, about 41 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
- Downtown Malvern, Chris Litherland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot-Malvern, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Malvern Rosenwald School, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank of Malvern, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Commercial Historic District, 2 of 2, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Commercial Historic District, 1 of 2, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvern Arkansas, Farther Along, CC BY 2.0
- Clark House, Malvern, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pine Bluff Street Historic District, 1 of 5, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hot Springs Railroad Roundhouse, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lawyers' Row Historic District, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockport Cemetery, 6 of 6, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockport Cemetery, 3 of 6, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockport Cemetery, 1 of 6, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockport Cemetery, 5 of 6, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockport Cemetery, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockport Cemetery, 2 of 6, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 003, Brandonrush, CC0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 007, Brandonrush, CC0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 013, Brandonrush, CC0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 006, Brandonrush, CC0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 011, Brandonrush, CC0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 009, Brandonrush, CC0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 002, Brandonrush, CC0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 014, Brandonrush, CC0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 005, Brandonrush, CC0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 012, Brandonrush, CC0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 004, Brandonrush, CC0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 010, Brandonrush, CC0
- Hot Spring County Courthouse 008, Brandonrush, CC0
- Strauss House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alderson-Coston House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gatewood House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Billings-Cole House (cropped), Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Billings-Cole House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pine Bluff Street Historic District, 5 of 5, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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