At a Glance
Violent Crime
298/100K
4,018/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.6%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.6%
30.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Zion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zion a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Zion reports 298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,018/100K.
Education
60.6% of adults in Zion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zion has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population36
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans36.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$34,442
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$593M
Avg Weekly Wage$815
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$153,474
Housing Units17
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent298/100K
Property4,018/100K
Health
Obesity49.6%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking30.4%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death16,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,039 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.6%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Zion was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.