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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lauderdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.0 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in |
Gosnell has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and September the driest (2.4").