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Leslie, AR

Leslie, AR.

Population: 1,306 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Leslie, AR is $174,998 — up 13.3% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$174,998

Median home value

+13.3%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$174,998
1-year appreciation
+13.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+24.7%
10-year appreciation
+93.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$176,814
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
13
New listings (monthly)
3

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

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
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
LESLIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH CENTRAL CAREER CENTER

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
58.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Buffalo National River (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Searcy County Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boone County Airport (HRO) (45 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+27 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
32.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.1%
Median annual property tax
$447
Households with broadband internet
40.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,095
Average weekly wage
$669
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Real Estate

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

How it compares

LeslieState medianUS median
Median home value$174,998$185,100$289,727
Median annual property tax$447$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 Leslie, AR?
$174,998.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Leslie, AR?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Leslie, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Leslie, AR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Leslie, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Leslie, AR?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Leslie, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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