The Town FilesGosnell, Arkansas
City in Mississippi County · population 2,910 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,700
- Household income
- $61,130
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 35.2
Gosnell is a city of 2,910 people in Mississippi County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $98,700, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks easier by car than 70% of Arkansas towns.
How Gosnell ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gosnell is worth $98,700, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $61,130, which is more affordable than 97% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $891 a month. 70.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gosnell | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,700 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $891 | $792 |
| Median household income | $61,130 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 70.2% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gosnell
| People | Gosnell | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 30.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.6% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 84.4% |
Weather in Gosnell
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 51.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.9 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gosnell since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 10, 2021 about 8.2 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 132 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 11, 1967.
Severe weather in Mississippi County since 1996
Mississippi County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 23, 2021 | Tornado | DR-4633: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
Jobs and pay in Mississippi County
Mississippi County had 20,139 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,605 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Gosnell itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Gosnell
2 public schools with 1,188 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOSNELL HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 606 | 10.4 |
| GOSNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 582 | 14.6 |
Towns near Gosnell
- Blytheville, AR4.1 mi · 13,406 people · home $119,000
- Manila, AR12.3 mi · 3,682 people · home $172,000
- Osceola, AR19.0 mi · 6,976 people · home $99,900
- Kennett, MO19.5 mi · 10,515 people · home $112,000
- Caruthersville, MO22.5 mi · 5,562 people · home $107,700
- Ripley, TN28.7 mi · 7,800 people · home $154,900
Gosnell questions
Is Gosnell, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gosnell scores better for retirees than 28% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 19%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Gosnell?
The median owner-occupied home in Gosnell is valued at $98,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,130, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $891 a month.
What is the weather like in Gosnell?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.6 inches of precipitation a year and 2.9 inches of snow.
Does Gosnell get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gosnell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)