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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 $105,817 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 1,170 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,473 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,200 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Diaz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates35.6488°N, 91.2589°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.8 / 100
Community Resilience36.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

361 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 108 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 104 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 103 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 110 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 92 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 126 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 109 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 110 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 75 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 119 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 93 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 96 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 90 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 108 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 71 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 123 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 63 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 110 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 116 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

506 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 186 fatalities, 2,183 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 66 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 20 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 67 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 43 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 19 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 12 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 35 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 72 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 99 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 62 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 59 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 23 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 69 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 51 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 61 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 90 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,493 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 93 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 92 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,533 94 km
2010 FIFTY SIX RX 2,454 93 km
2022 FOZZIE 2,172 92 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,138 90 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,100 93 km
2020 RORIE SOUTH 2,034 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,970 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,918 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,886 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,883 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,873 96 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,853 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,783 65 km
2024 RX EXPERIMENTAL FOREST 1,712 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,654 87 km
2022 LIVINGSTON 1,522 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Diaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.2").

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