The Town FilesLeachville, Arkansas
City in Mississippi County · population 2,039 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $111,800
- Household income
- $51,406
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 43.6
Leachville is a city of 2,039 people in Mississippi County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $111,800, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600).
How Leachville ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leachville is worth $111,800, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $51,406, which is more affordable than 77% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $520 a month. 65.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leachville | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $111,800 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $520 | $792 |
| Median household income | $51,406 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 65.6% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Leachville
| People | Leachville | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.2% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.6% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.6% | 84.4% |
Weather in Leachville
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 28.2°F. About 51.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.9 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leachville since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 20 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 16, 1998 about 5.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 40 deaths and 507 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on November 15, 1989.
Severe weather in Mississippi County since 1996
Mississippi County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 23, 2021 | Tornado | DR-4633: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
Jobs and pay in Mississippi County
Mississippi County had 20,139 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,605 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Leachville itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in Leachville
1 public school with 389 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 389 | 13.0 |
Towns near Leachville
- Monette, AR5.1 mi · 1,506 people · home $114,200
- Manila, AR5.3 mi · 3,682 people · home $172,000
- Cardwell, MO9.6 mi · 561 people · home $38,800
- Caraway, AR11.1 mi · 1,133 people · home $85,900
- Hornersville, MO11.8 mi · 537 people · home $55,800
- Lake City, AR12.8 mi · 2,326 people · home $152,000
- Senath, MO16.2 mi · 1,593 people · home $79,500
- Gosnell, AR16.4 mi · 2,910 people · home $98,700
Leachville questions
Is Leachville, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leachville scores better for retirees than 63% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 54%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Leachville?
The median owner-occupied home in Leachville is valued at $111,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,406, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $520 a month.
What is the weather like in Leachville?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 28.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.7 inches of precipitation a year and 2.9 inches of snow.
Does Leachville get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leachville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 16, 1998. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)