Gosnell, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lauderdale County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,835 Population 1,750/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $23,718 per capita
$92,300 Home Value $94,744 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
224 Violent Crime/100K 1,082 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,300 home value, $836/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Gosnell, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$23,718 per capita
Home Value
$92,300
67% below
Zillow: $94,744
Median Rent
$836/mo
28% below
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
41% below
1,082/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
27.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Gosnell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gosnell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
33%
Rent
72%
Poverty
223%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gosnell a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gosnell residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,718. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gosnell is $92,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,744. Median rent is $836/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Gosnell reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,082/100K.

Education

13.8% of adults in Gosnell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gosnell has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,835
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density1,750/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$23,718
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.7%
County GDP$954M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,300
Rent$836
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$94,744
Housing Units1,097
Rent Burden35.7%

Crime

F
Violent224/100K
Property1,082/100K

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,551/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation247 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gosnell was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.