Zinc, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Marion County County
2.9
/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
58°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Zinc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
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
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 | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Zinc has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.4").