Diaz tornado path, 2025
Diaz’s story
110 years in pictures
Census counts: 348 in 1960, 1,224 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2025 and 3 maps from 1935 on.
- 1916Diaz is settled
DiazAR
A town of 1,200, settled in 1916.
Population
1,200
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$110K
−8.8% in a year
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
36.0
years
Jobs based here
519
Balanced
Is Diaz a good place to live?
Diaz’s weakest subject grade is a D− for health. Only 4 of Arkansas’ 200 towns score lower on walkability. The median household income is $49K, and 25% of residents live below the poverty line. Only 14 of Arkansas’ 201 towns score lower on health. Only 2 of Arkansas’ 182 towns score lower on civic life. Diaz has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Small town
1,200 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
NewportCampbell StationDiaz
How Diaz grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Arkansas), ordered by how far Diaz is from typical.
HealthNear the bottom of U.S. towns on CDC estimates; Unity Health - Newport 2.8 miles awayD−Open →Jobs & incomeD−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.5 of 20; 9% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitD−Open →Hazard riskearthquakes tops the listDOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →SchoolsBehind 54% of Arkansas districts on tests and graduationB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailC−Open →HistoryD−Open →Civic life0.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Diaz: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Diaz, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDiaz Waterworks1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Diaz’s trash rules yet
SchoolsNewport School DistrictJackson County School District2 districts serve Diaz; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteIn personArkansas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJackson County ClerkJackson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code7211272112 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Diaz.
HealthD−
Near the bottom of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Diaz beats the Arkansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 41% of Diaz adults get no exercise outside work, against 34% in Arkansas’ towns and 25% across U.S. towns. 19% of adults report frequent physical distress in Diaz.
1%healthier than U.S. townsD−Health Grade
| Diaz | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 25% | 19% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
0 better14 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Diaz | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 28.8% | 18.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 16.1% | 10.4% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 14.1% | 9.7% |
Unity Health - Newport
2.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade B
Homes in Diaz are worth about $110K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Diaz home is worth about $110,000, down 8.8% in a year, 51% below the Arkansas typical home. Diaz’s median rent is $869 a month, near the Arkansas town median ($878 a month) and below the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$110KZillow home value
| Diaz | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 64% | 60% | 73% |
| Median rent | $869 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Diaz$110K
Arkansas$224K
−8.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Diaz faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by earthquakes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities. Since 2003, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Diaz.
84risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesTornadoesInland flooding
5
paid flood claims since 2003
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Younger than Arkansas overall
People 65 and older are 9% of residents (18% statewide); children under 18 are 29% of residents (23% statewide). 19% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 26% across Arkansas. The median age in Diaz is 36 years.
36median age · AR 38.5
| Diaz | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 9.1% | 16% | 18% |
| Median age | 36 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 19% | 20% | 29% |
DiazArkansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school38%
Some college22%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate4%
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
About 123 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.8 points). Across Arkansas, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Diaz | AR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 17.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.1% | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.8% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.1% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.5% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.6% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.5% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 38.3% | 34.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.9% | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.9% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.1% | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.3% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Diaz, expect mild winters and hot summers
Diaz has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Diaz’s July high is 91°F.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–50°
Spring50–71°
Summer69–89°
Fall50–72°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 18
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D−
About one in three of Diaz’s working residents commute to Newport
Most working residents leave Diaz for work: only 6% work in town. Since 2013, Diaz has added 99 jobs, to 519 in 2023. The top destinations are Newport (36%), Jonesboro (8%) and Batesville (8%).
6%work in town
| Diaz | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 6.3% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $49,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Diaz6%
Newport36%
Jonesboro8%
Batesville8%
Little Rock4%
21 mi
median commute distance
519
jobs based in Diaz
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
D−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 5% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Diaz
Diaz's reported crime rate is well below Arkansas's. Only 8 of the 107 Arkansas towns we compare have a lower property crime rate than Diaz. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Diaz | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 4.1 per 1,000 residents | 17.5 | 11.5 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 1.6 per 1,000 residents | 4.2 | 1.7 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Diaz1.6
Arkansas5.9
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Diaz4.1
Arkansas19.7
U.S.17.7
2
violent crimes reported in 2024
5
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 2 of 3,789 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Diaz City Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Diaz
19pages on Diaz
The big questions
SchoolsB−Behind 54% of AR districtsSafety1.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)HealthD−Better than AR on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$110K typical home · down 8.8% in a yearWork & commuteD−$49K median household income · 519 jobs hereNatural hazardsDFEMA risk higher than 84% of U.S. communities · earthquakes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Diaz
About 0 of every 100 Diaz residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
About Diaz
City in Arkansas, United States
Diaz ( DYE-az) is a city in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,224 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 233 ft
- ZIP code
- 72043
- Area code
- 870
Questions about Diaz
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Diaz, AR expensive?
That is 2.5 years of the area's median household income ($44,218 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.