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Lepanto, AR
City in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
Population
2,025
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,295
ZIP codes
0
Lepanto and its ZIP codes
Lepanto at a glance
- Lepanto is about 22 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,271 a year, 27% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $76,300 (59% below Arkansas) and median rent is $615 a month.
Local data for Lepanto, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lepanto, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,271
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$76,300
Median rent
$615/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.2%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (193), German Americans (129), Irish Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Poinsett County. PPP loans are for Lepanto.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,359
5,347 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,523
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$167M
FY 2026, $7,285 per person
How people get to work
Lepanto, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lepanto, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
560
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lepanto, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Lepanto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RivervaleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| DyessTown | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| Marked TreeCity | 7.7 mi | 5.8 |
| EtowahTown | 8.9 mi | 5.9 |
| TyronzaCity | 8.9 mi | 1.6 |
| CarawayCity | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| PaynewayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| BirdsongTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| TrumannCity | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| JoinerCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BassettTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| GilmoreCity | 14 mi | 13.5 |
| KeiserCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| MarieTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| BayCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| Black OakTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lepanto, AR in?
- Lepanto is in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Lepanto, AR?
- About 2,025 people live in Lepanto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lepanto?
- Nearby places include Rivervale (4.5 mi), Dyess (6.9 mi), Marked Tree (7.7 mi), Etowah (8.9 mi), Tyronza (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023