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Leachville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Mississippi County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,818 Population 413/sq mi density
$48,500 Median Income $30,561 per capita
$115,800 Home Value $153,112 Zillow
$591 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
264 Violent Crime/100K 1,529 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,800 home value, $591/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Leachville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation234 ft (71 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density413/sq mi
Coordinates35.9115°N, 90.2550°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMississippi County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.0 / 100
Community Resilience36.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

385 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 149 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 83 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 13 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 17 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 31 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 75 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 146 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 86 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 130 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 98 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 91 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 34 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 77 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 29 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 126 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 42 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 77 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 58 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 15 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

565 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 150 fatalities, 1,583 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 30 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 8 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 53 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 17 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 78 km 1
May 15, 1968 EF4 86 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 42 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 87 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 96 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 63 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 40 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 70 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 73 km 2
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 85 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAPANOCCA LAKE (725 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Leachville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").

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