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Leachville, AR — ZIP 72438

Population: 2,274 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72438 (Leachville, AR) is $123,500. Homes sell for a median $182,500 after a median 45 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$123,500

Median home value

45

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$123,500
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$182,500
Median list price
$174,450
Median price per sqft
$128
1-year sale-price change
-0.7%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
BUFFALO IS. CENTRAL EAST ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, lightning, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
58.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,188
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,029

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (31 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Manila Municipal Airport (MXA) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Arkansas International Airport (BYH) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ARKANSAS METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER, GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTH MISSISSIPPI COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-238 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
26.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$814
Households with broadband internet
66.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,544
Average weekly wage
$1,408
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 72438State medianUS median
Median sale price$182,500$220,950$325,000
Median days on market45 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$814$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 72438?
$123,500.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72438?
$182,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72438?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72438?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,066/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72438?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, lightning, coldWave, earthquake.
Is ZIP 72438 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72438?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72438?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72438?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72438?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 72438 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72438?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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