The Town FilesLepanto, Arkansas
City in Poinsett County · population 1,732 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $76,300
- Household income
- $44,271
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 42.3
Lepanto is a city of 1,732 people in Poinsett County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $76,300, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 86% of Arkansas towns, better for young professionals than 74% of Arkansas towns.
How Lepanto 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 Lepanto is worth $76,300, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $44,271, which is more affordable than 95% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $615 a month. 66.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lepanto | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $76,300 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $615 | $792 |
| Median household income | $44,271 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 66.4% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lepanto
| People | Lepanto | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.2% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.2% | 84.4% |
Weather in Lepanto
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 30.7°F. About 52.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.3 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 71 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lepanto since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 26, 1959 about 1.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 144 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 30, 2025.
Severe weather in Poinsett County since 1996
Poinsett County has been included in 32 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 |
| November 14, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4748: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 23, 2021 | Tornado | DR-4633: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Poinsett County
Poinsett County had 5,164 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,036 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Lepanto itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Public schools in Lepanto
2 public schools with 400 students, about 9.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST POINSETT CO. HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 274 | 8.8 |
| LEPANTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-2 | 126 | 11.5 |
Towns near Lepanto
- Marked Tree, AR7.7 mi · 2,286 people · home $96,200
- Tyronza, AR8.5 mi · 716 people · home $91,800
- Caraway, AR10.5 mi · 1,133 people · home $85,900
- Trumann, AR11.8 mi · 7,399 people · home $112,300
- Keiser, AR14.0 mi · 751 people · home $128,700
- Bay, AR15.5 mi · 1,876 people · home $118,400
- Lake City, AR16.1 mi · 2,326 people · home $152,000
- Turrell, AR16.5 mi · 517 people · home $67,900
Lepanto questions
Is Lepanto, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lepanto scores better for retirees than 72% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 86%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Lepanto?
The median owner-occupied home in Lepanto is valued at $76,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,271, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $615 a month.
What is the weather like in Lepanto?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2.3 inches of snow.
Does Lepanto get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lepanto since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 26, 1959. 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)