Leachville is a small town of 2,132 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $31,607
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is
19% below the national average.
Strengths:
Leachville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Leachville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Leachville 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: 81.0
Leachville's overall cost of living index is 81.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Leachville costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.
Metric
Leachville, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$348
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,607
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Leachville's violent crime rate is 582.0 per 100,000 residents
— 53% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
582.0 /100k
Property Crime
846.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Leachville is served primarily by BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Leachville, AR
National Avg
School District
BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Leachville sees average highs of 45.7°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 53.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.5 inches of snow per year.
Leachville's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Leachville roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,400 and median rent is $348/month.
Leachville's violent crime rate is 582.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 846.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Leachville are operated by BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Leachville, AR has a population of 2,132, a median household income of $31,607, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
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.
Leachville averages 45.7°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.9 inches
with about 3.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Leachville, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72438.
The population of Leachville, Arkansas is 2,132 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Leachville: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $109,400, median household income $31,607, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leachville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
