Diaz, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Jackson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,250 Population 211/sq mi density
$46,473 Median Income $28,383 per capita
$85,200 Home Value $110,316 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
164 Violent Crime/100K 410 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$46,473 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,200 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Diaz, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,473
38% below
$28,383 per capita
Home Value
$85,200
70% below
Zillow: $110,316
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
57% below
410/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Diaz Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Diaz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
30%
Rent
69%
Poverty
200%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Diaz a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Diaz residents earn a median household income of $46,473 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,383. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Diaz is $85,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,316. Median rent is $800/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Diaz reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 410/100K.

Education

18.3% of adults in Diaz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Diaz has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,250
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,473
Per Capita$28,383
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty24.8%
County GDP$988M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,200
Rent$800
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$110,316
Housing Units511
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

F
Violent164/100K
Property410/100K

Health

Obesity45.3%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,435/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation233 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Diaz was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.