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Goshen, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,488 Population 220/sq mi density
$177,604 Median Income $72,520 per capita
$616,800 Home Value $720,652 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 1,326 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$177,604 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$616,800 home value, $1,063/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Goshen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°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 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density220/sq mi
Coordinates36.1025°N, 94.0016°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 143 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 96 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 103 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 147 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 147 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 113 km
Apr 16, 2011 9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.0 147 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 95 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 134 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 143 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 113 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 123 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 99 km
Jan 7, 2009 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.7 142 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 119 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 102 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 39 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 95 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 112 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

535 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 763 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF4 92 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 96 km 3
May 5, 1960 EF4 94 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 99 km 10
May 26, 2024 EF3 86 km 4
May 25, 2024 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 14 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 87 km 1
May 22, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 52 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 99 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 7
May 4, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 90 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 42 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 76 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 45 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 76 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 81 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 48 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 48 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 47 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 48 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 79 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 92 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 44 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 77 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 49 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 79 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,358 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Goshen has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.2").

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