Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 457, settled in 1939.
Gateway’s average trip to work is 43 minutes, above both Arkansas’ towns (21 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Gateway. Gateway has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 57 in 1940, a low of 57 in 1940, 436 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gateway, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Gateway.
7.9% of residents live below the poverty line in Gateway. The top destinations are Rogers (27%), Bentonville (25%) and Springdale (7%). The median household income in Gateway is $45,000.
| Gateway | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $45,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Gateway has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 26° and about 10 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Gateway beats the Arkansas average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 31% of Gateway adults feel lonely. Among 124 Arkansas towns, just 10 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Gateway.
| Gateway | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 35% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 34% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 39% | 36% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 25% | 19% |
| What stands out | Gateway | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.8% | 10.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gateway City Park | 0.5 mi | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Gateway. Close and well known come first.
17 mi MuseumCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art
35 mi Theme parkSilver Dollar City
13 mi LandmarkChrist of the Ozarks
36 mi LakeTable Rock Lake
32 mi Stadium & arenaDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
4 mi National Military ParkPea Ridge National Military Park132K visitors a yearCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Charvex, CC0 · Silver Dollar City: Nan Fry, CC BY 2.0 · Christ of the Ozarks: Bobak Ha'Eri, Public domain · Table Rock Lake: KTrimble (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium: Bobak at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Pea Ridge National Military Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Gateway; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Gateway residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
Where Gateway’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Arkansas, United States
Gateway is a town in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 436 at the 2020 census, up from 405 in 2010. It is part of the Northwest Arkansas region. The town's name reflects its situation as the "gateway" to and from Arkansas.
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Gateway has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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