Gould, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lincoln County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
513 Population 331/sq mi density
$30,809 Median Income $21,710 per capita
$58,800 Home Value $107,635 Zillow
$369 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$30,809 median income, 16.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,800 home value, $369/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gould enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density331/sq mi
Coordinates33.9872°N, 91.5640°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.54"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.82"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.5 / 100
Community Resilience16.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 105 km
Jun 26, 2010 10 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.3 139 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 149 km
Jun 28, 2010 11 km NW of Garner, Arkansas M3.2 140 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 78 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 80 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 135 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 122 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 137 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 133 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 130 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 140 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 138 km
May 5, 2001 1 km WNW of Enola, Arkansas M2.7 148 km
May 4, 2001 4 km S of Enola, Arkansas M2.7 143 km
Jan 27, 2005 1 km WNW of Enola, Arkansas M2.7 148 km
Jun 26, 2010 Arkansas M2.7 142 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 90 km
Aug 24, 1990 1 km SSW of Enola, Arkansas M2.6 145 km
May 18, 1997 2 km WNW of Patterson, Arkansas M2.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

465 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 570 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 78 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 71 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 27 km 5
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 79 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 32 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 36 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 96 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 50 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 20, 1972 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF3 98 km 3
Apr 12, 1966 EF3 90 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,066 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 90 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 65 km
2010 DREW 1,283 61 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 96 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 83 km
2013 FOUNTAIN HILL 655 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
June 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in

Gould has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and September the driest (2.8").

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