Arkansas
Gosnell is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 2,835. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gosnell receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Gosnell has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Gosnell is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 27.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Gosnell is $92,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 624 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,498 per 100,000, 27% above the national average.
13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Gosnell enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,718 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,201 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.7% |
| 123% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 377 |
| County GDP | $954M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,969 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.13% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $92,300 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $218,000 |
| Median List Price | $218,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $50 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 80.2% |
| Price Drops | 55.6% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $836 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,969 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.13% |
| Obesity | 44.3% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.0% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 14,551/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Total Violent | 624.4/100K |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 148.7/100K |
| Robbery | 59.5/100K |
| Assault | 416.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,497.8/100K |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,427.3/100K |
| Theft | 981.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 89.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.6 inches |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 247 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9649°N, 89.9686°W |
| County FIPS | 47097 |
Winner: Republican by 37.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.8% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,750/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 62 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |