Viola, AR 001, 2016
Viola’s story
166 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2016.
- 1860Viola is settled
ViolaAR
With 371 residents, this town was settled in 1860.
Photo: Hunalbe19 · CC BY 4.0
Population
371
2025 Census estimate · +3.6% since 2020
Typical home
$227K
+5.6% in a year
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
31.9
years
Jobs based here
109
Balanced
Is Viola a good place to live?
Viola’s mean commuting time is 35 minutes, above both Arkansas’ towns (21 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only one of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare has a lower January low than Viola. Viola has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
371 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Viola: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Viola, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterViola WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Viola’s trash rules yet
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 hereFulton County ClerkFulton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2021
ZIP code7258372583 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 Viola.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Viola is ice storms, at a very high overall level
Among 124 Arkansas towns, just 9 have a higher risk rating from FEMA than Viola. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 7 declared disasters, most recently in 2025. Expected losses in Viola break down as 29% from ice storms and 28% from inland flooding.
86risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Ice stormsInland floodingTornadoes
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Viola’s kids attend
The Viola School District runs its public schools. Its two schools are below. Public school enrollment in the town: 378 students across 2 schools.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 193 | A− |
| Viola High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 185 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
5″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–48°
Spring45–69°
Summer65–87°
Fall47–70°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most of Viola’s workers leave town for work
Among working residents in Viola, 9.3% work locally. The top destinations are Mountain Home (25%), Salem (16%) and Little Rock (5%). The town’s middle household income is $41,000. Half commute less than 23 miles.
9%work in town
| Viola | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.3% | 22% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 18% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Viola9%
Mountain Home25%
Salem16%
Little Rock5%
Batesville4%
23 mi
median commute distance
109
jobs based in Viola
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
More of Viola’s adults report frequent mental distress than in the typical Arkansas or U.S. town
For adults in Viola, the share who have obesity is 41%. Among 124 Arkansas towns, just one has a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Viola.
| Viola | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 20% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 25% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
0 better24 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Viola | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 22.4% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.1% | 8.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.9% | 18.6% |
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital
9.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Viola’s typical home value is about $227K
Values rose 5.6% in the 12 months to September 2026. The median rent for Viola comes to $733 a month. In Viola, 64% of households are owner-occupiers.
$227KZillow home value
| Viola | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $733 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 64% | 60% | 73% |
Typical home value
Viola$227K
Arkansas$224K
+5.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Viola
18pages on Viola
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Viola; the nearest are
Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeCommunity college · Public · Mountain Home23 mi$3,312 in-state tuitionArkansas State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Jonesboro82.5 mi$8,090 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Viola residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
About Viola
Town in Arkansas, US
Viola is a town in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 358 at the 2020 census, up from 337 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 856 ft
- ZIP code
- 72583
- Area code
- 870
Questions about Viola
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Viola, AR a good place to live?
Viola has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Viola, AR known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Max Sherman and O. A. Cargill.