President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
The dominant safety concern at this Hope, Arkansas site isn't weather — it's the surrounding community's crime rate, recorded at 629.4 violent incidents per 100,000 residents in 2023, roughly double the national average. This is a small urban historic site, not a remote campground, so visitors are moving through a city neighborhood rather than an insulated park setting. The thunderstorm wind and flash flood events logged for Hempstead County are comparatively minor, with no recorded deaths or injuries.
Because this is a day-visit site in a higher-crime urban area, park your vehicle in the designated lot rather than on side streets, keep valuables locked in your trunk before you arrive (not after), and plan your visit during peak daytime hours when foot traffic and staff presence are highest. If a thunderstorm moves in during your visit, step inside the historic home or your vehicle immediately — the two flash flood events on record mean low-lying streets near the site can become hazardous quickly.
Top recorded hazards in Hempstead County
County dataFrom NOAA Storm Events (2024). Counts of recorded incidents — not all occurred at this park.
- Thunderstorm Wind 5
- Flash Flood 2
- Lightning 1
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About President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Named for the father who died shortly before his birth, William Jefferson Blythe III later became the 42nd President of the United States. In Hope, the experiences shared with his mother and grandparents in rural Arkansas developed the broad views on race relations, social justice, and public service that defined his presidency and life after the White House. For Bill Clinton, "Hope was home."
Weather
Average temperatures in Hope can range from 30ºF to 60ºF in winter, 40ºF to 80ºF in the spring, 65ºF to 95ºF in summer, and 50ºF to 75ºF in the fall. Humidity in late spring, summer and early fall can make temperatures feel hotter and lead to dehydration or heatstroke. We recommend that visitors in these seasons dress comfortably and drink plenty of water to beat the heat. Inclement weather (tornadoes, thunderstorms) are possible at times, so check local weather conditions before your visit to Arkansas.