The Town FilesDiaz, Arkansas
City in Jackson County · population 1,224 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $87,200
- Household income
- $49,120
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 36.0
Diaz is a city of 1,224 people in Jackson County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $87,200, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 82% of Arkansas towns, better for young professionals than 79% of Arkansas towns.
How Diaz ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Diaz is worth $87,200, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $49,120, which is more affordable than 92% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $869 a month. 63.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Diaz | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,200 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $869 | $792 |
| Median household income | $49,120 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 63.9% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Diaz
| People | Diaz | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.1% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 29.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.1% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 84.4% |
Weather in Diaz
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 29.6°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 56 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Diaz since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 15, 1968 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 10, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on January 22, 2012.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 8, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4865: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 23, 2021 | Tornado | DR-4633: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 5,130 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,233 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Diaz itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Towns near Diaz
- Newport, AR2.3 mi · 8,005 people · home $162,600
- Tuckerman, AR6.2 mi · 1,707 people · home $102,500
- Newark, AR11.1 mi · 1,180 people · home $96,300
- Swifton, AR14.1 mi · 733 people · home $80,000
- Sulphur Rock, AR15.3 mi · 609 people · home —
- Bradford, AR19.2 mi · 678 people · home $89,600
- Weiner, AR20.0 mi · 647 people · home $100,300
- Southside, AR21.4 mi · 4,279 people · home $151,300
Diaz questions
Is Diaz, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Diaz scores better for retirees than 51% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 35%. 9.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Diaz?
The median owner-occupied home in Diaz is valued at $87,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,120, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $869 a month.
What is the weather like in Diaz?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Diaz get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Diaz since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 15, 1968. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)