The Town FilesGould, Arkansas
City in Lincoln County · population 663 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $56,900
- Household income
- $32,805
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 52.6
Gould is a city of 663 people in Lincoln County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $56,900, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Arkansas towns, better for young professionals than 95% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 85% of Arkansas towns.
How Gould 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 Gould is worth $56,900, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $32,805, which is more affordable than 95% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $711 a month. 69.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gould | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $56,900 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $711 | $792 |
| Median household income | $32,805 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 69.0% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Gould
| People | Gould | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.6 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.3% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.5% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.8% | 84.4% |
Weather in Gould
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 35.4°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gould since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1968 about 2.6 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 53 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 24 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 |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4700: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| July 10, 2020 | Tornado | DR-4556: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 2,666 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,882 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Gould itself the ACS puts it at 10.9%.
Towns near Gould
- Dumas, AR8.5 mi · 4,001 people · home $84,400
- Gillett, AR14.0 mi · 564 people · home $88,300
- Star City, AR16.1 mi · 2,173 people · home $122,300
- DeWitt, AR24.4 mi · 3,056 people · home $75,700
- McGehee, AR26.7 mi · 3,849 people · home $98,800
- Monticello, AR28.3 mi · 8,442 people · home $137,500
- Altheimer, AR28.5 mi · 696 people · home $71,600
Gould questions
Is Gould, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gould scores better for retirees than 0% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 85%. 26.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.6).
How much does a house cost in Gould?
The median owner-occupied home in Gould is valued at $56,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,805, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $711 a month.
What is the weather like in Gould?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 35.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Gould get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gould since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1968. 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)