What are the schools like in Gould, AR?

School district data for Gould is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Gould?

The median household income in Gould, AR is $23,350 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 28.8%.

What is the weather like in Gould, AR?

Gould has an average high temperature of 53.2°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Gould, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Gould, AR affordable or expensive?

Gould's cost of living index is 80, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gould is 20% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $76,300 and the median rent is $513 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gould, AR?

Gould has a violent crime rate of 376.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 975.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gould, AR a Good Place to Live?

Gould is a small town of 453 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $23,350 and a 28.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is 20% below the national average.

Strengths: Gould stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gould is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gould city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 80.3

Gould's overall cost of living index is 80.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gould costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gould, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$76,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$513	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$23,350	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Gould's violent crime rate is 376.2 per 100,000 residents — 1% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

376.2 /100k

Property Crime

975.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Gould, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gould sees average highs of 53.2°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gould, AR
Average High — January	53.2°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	51.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Gould, AR	National Avg
Population	453	—
Median Age	58.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	28.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	11.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	89.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	6.8%	22.2%
65 and over	33.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mitchellville, AR 7 mi Dumas, AR 8 mi Grady, AR 10 mi Gillett, AR 14 mi Winchester, AR 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Gould

Gould, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71643

Gould vs Other Cities

Gould, AR vs Mitchellville, AR Gould, AR vs Dumas, AR Gould, AR vs Grady, AR Gould, AR vs Gillett, AR Gould, AR vs Winchester, AR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gould, AR affordable or expensive?

Gould's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gould roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $76,300 and median rent is $513/month.

What is the crime rate in Gould, AR?

Gould's violent crime rate is 376.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 975.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gould?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Gould, AR a good place to live?

Gould, AR has a population of 453, a median household income of $23,350, and an unemployment rate of 28.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Gould?

Gould averages 53.2°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gould?

Gould, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71643.

What is the population of Gould?

The population of Gould, Arkansas is 453 with a median age of 58.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gould?

Key numbers for living in Gould: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $76,300, median household income $23,350, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gould side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.