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Gibson, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,141 Population 870/sq mi density
$62,194 Median Income $27,868 per capita
$150,300 Home Value $232,394 Zillow
$1,321 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
497 Violent Crime/100K 3,866 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,194 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,300 home value, $1,321/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
497 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gibson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density870/sq mi
Coordinates34.9022°N, 92.2408°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPulaski County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0389 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.56 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.42 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

235 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 42 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 38 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 43 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 41 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 41 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 75 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 42 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 41 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 137 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 42 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 43 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 42 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 107 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 41 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 40 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 41 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 44 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 43 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 62 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

627 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 213 fatalities, 2,687 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 40 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 79 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 33 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 50 km 10
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 78 km 2
May 26, 1973 EF4 89 km 3
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 25 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 36 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 61 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 75 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 56 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 50 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 64 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 16 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 71 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 73 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 57 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 75 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 88 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 5 km
2019 RXBURN 3,922 87 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,235 87 km
2022 HATLEY MTN 3,227 87 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,201 80 km
2022 HOUSTON 3,176 60 km
2010 PORTER CREEK 156C 3,158 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,052 68 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNIT 2 3,043 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in

Gibson has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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