Leslie, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Searcy County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
442 Population 582/sq mi density
$23,750 Median Income $17,817 per capita
$94,200 Home Value $185,079 Zillow
$429 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,750 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$94,200 home value, $429/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Leslie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density582/sq mi
Coordinates35.8295°N, 92.5560°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySearcy County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.16"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.6 / 100
Community Resilience28.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

252 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 65 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 69 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 64 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 66 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 149 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 66 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 130 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 65 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 40 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 137 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 36 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 67 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 72 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 64 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 65 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 65 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 51 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 67 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 66 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

439 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 94 km 13
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 19 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 29 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 88 km 2
May 15, 1968 EF4 100 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 87 km 6
May 26, 2024 EF3 42 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 59 km 4
May 24, 2011 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 50 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 58 km 5
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 92 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 80 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 84 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 39 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 73 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 34 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 34 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 73 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 35 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 34 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 35 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 35 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 33 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 95 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 43 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 72 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 62 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 36 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 36 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,900 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 34 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,724 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in

Leslie has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.2").

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