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Gassville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,216 Population 646/sq mi density
$47,404 Median Income $23,146 per capita
$126,600 Home Value $193,696 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
417 Violent Crime/100K 2,365 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,404 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gassville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density646/sq mi
Coordinates36.2849°N, 92.4868°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBaxter County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.3 / 100
Community Resilience17.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

261 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 114 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 117 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 113 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 138 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 114 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 126 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 94 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 115 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 81 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 113 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 19 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 98 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 116 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 46 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 113 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 114 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 113 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 113 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 116 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

377 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 531 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 53 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 79 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 40 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 52 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 21 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 100 km 1
May 8, 2009 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 45 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 20 km 3
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 37 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 18 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 18 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 72 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 18 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 56 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 27 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 51 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 74 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 56 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 51 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 90 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 75 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,900 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 27 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,724 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in

Gassville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.4").

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