Living in Lepanto, Arkansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lepanto · Census data 2020–2024

Lepanto has 2,025 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $44,271 (27% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $76,300, the median rent is $615/month.

Lepanto at a glance

Population
2,025
Median age
42.3State: 38.5
Median household income
$44,271State: $60,773
Median home value
$76,300State: $188,000
Median rent
$615/moState: $947
Homeowners
66.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
Average commute
24 min

Is Lepanto a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 17%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Lepanto

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lepanto the median home value is $76,300, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $615 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $929 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lepanto$76,300
Arkansas$188,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Lepanto$615
Arkansas$947
United States$1,413

Lepanto median household income

The median household income in Lepanto is $44,271 and the income per person is $23,679. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).

Median household income

Lepanto$44,271
Arkansas$60,773
United States$80,734

Housing in Lepanto: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
831
Owner-occupied
66.4%
Renter-occupied
33.6%
Vacant
9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1974
Average household size
2.68

Lepanto demographics

Population
2,025
Median age
42.3
Under 18
19.5%
65 and older
16.2%
Households
756
Foreign-born
2.5%
Veterans
4.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White71.3%
Hispanic or Latino9.5%
Black10.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lepanto ›

Education in Lepanto

7.2% of adults 25 and older in Lepanto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lepanto7.2%
Arkansas25.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lepanto

Unemployment rate
8%State: 4.9%
Average commute
24 minState: 23 min
Work from home
3.3%
Drive alone
86.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
4.1%
Homes with broadband
81.2%

Lepanto vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lepanto2,025$44,271$76,300$615
Marked Tree2,249$45,656$96,200$565
Tyronza627$45,804$91,800$667
Etowah316$24,659$82,800$628
Caraway1,087$38,558$85,900$603
Payneway133$37,969—$656
Trumann7,410$38,881$112,300$586
Joiner454$26,029$57,000$632
Bassett118$49,688$55,900—

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Living in Lepanto: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lepanto, AR?

The median household income in Lepanto is $44,271, 27% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Lepanto?

The median home value in Lepanto is $76,300, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.

How much is rent in Lepanto?

The median gross rent in Lepanto is $615 per month, about 27.6% of household income.

Is Lepanto, AR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 17%.

What is the median age in Lepanto?

The median age in Lepanto is 42.3 years (Arkansas: 38.5).

How long is the commute in Lepanto?

The average commute to work in Lepanto is 24 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Lepanto?

The unemployment rate in Lepanto is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lepanto?

7.2% of adults in Lepanto have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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