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Lepanto, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Mississippi County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,858 Population 1,191/sq mi density
$42,730 Median Income $20,902 per capita
$66,900 Home Value $99,274 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
325 Violent Crime/100K 4,230 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,730 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,900 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
325 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lepanto 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

Elevation222 ft (68 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,191/sq mi
Coordinates35.6085°N, 90.3330°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMississippi County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

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

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

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 117 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 30 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 18 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 98 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 53 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 53 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 113 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 119 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 15 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 102 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 50 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 21 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 100 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 85 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 32 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 140 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 67 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 137 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 45 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 162 fatalities, 1,871 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 28 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 32 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 23 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 71 km 1
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 83 km 5
May 15, 1968 EF4 78 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 64 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 48 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 74 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 87 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 45 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 91 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 89 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 93 km 16
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 63 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 - - 6 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 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Lepanto has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.0").

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