At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,343/100K
10,097/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.8%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 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?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Zion reports 1,343 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 254% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 10,097/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in Zion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zion has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age64.4 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female20% / 81%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans77.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,048
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$807
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$135,592
Housing Units117
Rent Burden35.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,343/100K
Property10,097/100K
Health
Obesity46.8%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death19,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain53.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation104 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Zion was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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