ZionOK
A town of 29.
Is Zion a good place to live?
75% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Zion, above both the Oklahoma town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). No town among the 132 in Oklahoma we compare has a higher median age than Zion. Zion has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
29 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Zion: who provides what
Zion is unincorporated, so Adair County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Zion.
A typical July afternoon in Zion is 91°F, against 93°F in Oklahoma’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns
Only 1 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower July high than Zion. Zion has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Zion stands out in Oklahoma and nationally: a larger share of its adults smoke cigarettes
27% of Zion adults smoke cigarettes. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Zion. 12% of Zion adults binge drink.
| Zion | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 23% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 18% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 25% |
| What stands out | Zion | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 33.2% | 18.5% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 17.2% | 9.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 17.8% | 10.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Zion
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Zion
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Zion; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Zion residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
About Zion
Unincorporated community in Oklahoma, US
Zion is a census-designated place (CDP) in Adair County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Zion had a population of 30.
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- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,030 ft
Questions about Zion
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Zion, OK a good place to live?
Zion has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.