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Lepanto, AR


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Lepanto, Arkansas

Lepanto, Arkansas, in Poinsett county, is 26 miles SE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 35 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. About 2,133 people people live in Lepanto.

The People and Families of Lepanto

In Lepanto, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lepanto had a median family income of $30,074.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in Lepanto than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Lepanto Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lepanto, about 58% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city.

Commuting

In Lepanto, 96% of commuters drive to work. Lepanto is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

High Points

Lepanto strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lepanto Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Lepanto Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Lepanto Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lepanto Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lepanto, AR

Comparing Lepanto to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built73
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime56
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