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Zinc, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Marion County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
60
Population
80/sq mi density
$34,375
Median Income
$28,432 per capita
$600
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
760
Violent Crime/100K
4,934 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
760 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Zinc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 865 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2840°N, 92.9144°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Zinc has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.2").