What are the schools like in Leslie, AR?

Leslie is served primarily by SEARCY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.7:1.

What is the median household income in Leslie?

The median household income in Leslie, AR is $20,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Leslie, AR?

Leslie has an average high temperature of 47.2°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Leslie, AR affordable or expensive?

Leslie's cost of living index is 81, where 100 represents the national average. This means Leslie is 19% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,000 and the median rent is $368 per month.

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

Leslie has a violent crime rate of 291.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 558.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Leslie, AR a Good Place to Live?

Leslie is a small town of 483 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $20,313 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is 19% below the national average.

Strengths: Leslie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Leslie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Leslie 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: 80.7

Leslie's overall cost of living index is 80.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Leslie costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.

Metric	Leslie, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$368	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$20,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Leslie's violent crime rate is 291.8 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

291.8 /100k

Property Crime

558.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Leslie is served primarily by SEARCY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Leslie, AR	National Avg
School District	SEARCY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Leslie sees average highs of 47.2°F in January and 89.2°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 4.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Leslie, AR
Average High — January	47.2°F
Average High — July	89.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	4.0"

Demographics

Metric	Leslie, AR	National Avg
Population	483	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dennard, AR 6 mi Marshall, AR 7 mi Gilbert, AR 14 mi Big Flat, AR 15 mi Fox, AR 15 mi

Leslie vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leslie, AR affordable or expensive?

Leslie's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average. That makes Leslie roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $368/month.

What is the crime rate in Leslie, AR?

Leslie's violent crime rate is 291.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 558.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Leslie?

Public schools in Leslie are operated by SEARCY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1. 4.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Leslie, AR a good place to live?

Leslie, AR has a population of 483, a median household income of $20,313, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Leslie?

Leslie averages 47.2°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 4.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Leslie?

The population of Leslie, Arkansas is 483 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Leslie?

Key numbers for living in Leslie: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $20,313, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leslie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.