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Leslie, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Searcy County County
Leslie, AR
At a Glance
How Leslie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leslie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Leslie a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Leslie residents earn a median household income of $23,750 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,817. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 163 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leslie is $94,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,072. Median rent is $429/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Leslie reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,112/100K.
Education
5.5% of adults in Leslie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leslie has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.