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Donaldson, AR

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Population
282
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
229 ft
Median Home Value
$85,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$924/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Donaldson

Tucked into the Ouachita River valley in Hot Spring County, Donaldson offers a quiet rural setting with straightforward connections across southwest Arkansas. U.S. Highway 67 runs right through the community, and quick access to Interstate 30 puts nearby towns like Malvern and Arkadelphia only a short drive away. It is a peaceful area surrounded by timber and farmland, with fishing and boating on the Ouachita River just a couple of miles to the west.

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Families in town are served by the Ouachita School District, located just down the road in neighboring Midway. Because Donaldson sits conveniently between regional hubs, many residents make the easy commute to Malvern, Arkadelphia, or Hot Springs for work, shopping, and healthcare. Overall, it functions as a practical, low-key home base for anyone who wants plenty of space and country peace within reach of everyday conveniences.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA+97.4rating

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