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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 301 sunny days/yr
445 Violent Crime/100K 1,461 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
445 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gosnell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation247 ft (75 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density1,750/sq mi
Coordinates35.9649°N, 89.9686°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLauderdale County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.0 / 100
Community Resilience40.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

394 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 136 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 69 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 22 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 34 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 49 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 134 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 5 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 104 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 112 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 107 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 116 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 51 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 5 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 56 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 107 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 65 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 51 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 20 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 34 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

578 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 190 fatalities, 1,842 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 56 km 8
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 94 km 57
May 4, 2003 EF4 98 km 11
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 22 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 27 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 29 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 81 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 65 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 16 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 57 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 67 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 85 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 44 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 85 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAPANOCCA LAKE (725 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in

Gosnell has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.0").

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