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Gosnell, Arkansas

Gosnell is a city of 2,778 people in Mississippi County, Arkansas, founded in March 12, 1968.

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Population2,778 -14.2% since 2019
Elevation249 ft 76 m
FoundedMarch 12, 1968
Land area1.6 sq mi
ZIP code72315
Nearest airportArkansas International Airport (BYH) 1 mi

Why visit Gosnell

Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.

Highlights include Blytheville Air Force Base Capehart Housing Historic District and Eaker Site.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.

About Gosnell

Gosnell is a city in northern Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,910 at the 2020 census, down from 3,548 at the 2010 census.

From the Wikipedia article Gosnell, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks5

Blytheville Air Force Base Capehart Housing Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi

Historic district in Arkansas, United States

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Eaker Site

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi

Archaeological site in Arkansas

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BAFB Exhibition

Museum · 1.1 mi

3711 Idaho Street, Blytheville

Tu-Sa 09:30-17:00

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Hulk-46 Memorial

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

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Linebacker 2 Memorial

Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Candyland Park

Park · 0.4 mi

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Carl Ledbetter Memorial Park

Park

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City Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Flag Plaza

Park · 0.6 mi

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J.W. Rea Stadium

Sports field and stadium

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Restaurants and cafes3

Sonic

Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi

100 Terrace Drive, Gosnell

Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi

409 Air Base Highway, Gosnell

08:00-21:00

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Gosnell Donuts

Fast food · Donut · 0.9 mi

711 South Air Base Highway

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Churches and places of worship4

Connection Church

Church · Nondenominational · 0.8 mi

4110 Memorial Drive, Blytheville

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Gosnell Baptist Church

Church · Baptist

603 State Highway 181, Gosnell

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Heartland Pentecostal Church of God

Church · Pentecostal · 0.4 mi

601 Moody Street, Gosnell

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Bethany Baptist Church

Church · 1.3 mi

1127 South Air Base Highway, Gosnell

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Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries11

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Healthcare1

Map of Gosnell

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 3.9 in of rainFebruary: 4.1 in of rainMarch: 4.8 in of rainApril: 5.4 in of rainMay: 5.9 in of rainJune: 3.8 in of rainJuly: 4.0 in of rainAugust: 3.5 in of rainSeptember: 2.8 in of rainOctober: 4.1 in of rainNovember: 4.3 in of rainDecember: 5.1 in of rainJanuary: 45°FFebruary: 50°FMarch: 60°FApril: 71°FMay: 80°FJune: 88°FJuly: 90°FAugust: 89°FSeptember: 83°FOctober: 72°FNovember: 59°FDecember: 49°FJanuary: 30°FFebruary: 34°FMarch: 42°FApril: 51°FMay: 61°FJune: 70°FJuly: 72°FAugust: 71°FSeptember: 64°FOctober: 52°FNovember: 41°FDecember: 34°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan45°F30°F3.9 in0.8 in
Feb50°F34°F4.1 in1.7 in
Mar60°F42°F4.8 in0.2 in
Apr71°F51°F5.4 in0.0 in
May80°F61°F5.9 in0.0 in
Jun88°F70°F3.8 in0.0 in
Jul90°F72°F4.0 in0.0 in
Aug89°F71°F3.5 in0.0 in
Sep83°F64°F2.8 in0.0 in
Oct72°F52°F4.1 in0.0 in
Nov59°F41°F4.3 in0.0 in
Dec49°F34°F5.1 in0.2 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Blytheville (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$61,130median household income
$98,700median home value
$891median monthly rent
35.2median age
9.9%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
70.2%of homes are owner-occupied
21.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1831%18 to 3419%35 to 6435%65 and over15%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Mississippi County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
  • 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2021-12-23: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Tornado)
  • 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
  • 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Arkansas International Airport (BYH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.

  • Blytheville 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
  • Kennett 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
  • Paragould 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
  • Dyersburg 33 mi east, about 54 min by car
  • Brookland 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
  • Bay 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
  • Atoka 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
  • Jonesboro 41 mi west, about 1 h by car
  • Millington 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Bartlett 51 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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