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Gilbert

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Conserved land40%98 of 244 acres
Trails1.2 mi3 mi per sq mi
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About Gilbert

Town in Arkansas, United States
1902Established
26Population
0.4 sq miArea
594 ftElevation

Gilbert is a town in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 26 at the 2020 census, ranking it as the smallest municipality in the state and one of the smallest in the nation. Over the years, Gilbert has gained a reputation (along with Calico Rock) as one of the coldest locations in Arkansas.

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ZIP code72636
Area code870
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Health in Gilbert

Compared with Arkansas

1better than AR·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

North Arkansas Regional Medical CenterHarrison · 27.6 mi · ER
Boston Mountain Rural Health CenterMarshall · 6.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 72675, 72636 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gilbert →

Natural hazards in Gilbert

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.

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FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Gilbert →

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Gilbert has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

51° / 28°Winter
70° / 46°Spring
89° / 66°Summer
72° / 47°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Gilbert →

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Nearest: Jim G. Ferguson Searcy County LibraryMarshall · 7.5 miles

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