Why visit Diaz
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Newport Bridge, Arkansas State University-Newport, Newport High School and Arkansas Bank & Trust Company.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Diaz
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Diaz
Diaz is a city in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,224 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Diaz, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Newport Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Bridge in Newport, Arkansas, United States
Arkansas State University-Newport
School · 3.9 mi
2-year college in Arkansas, United States
Museums and landmarks10
Newport High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
High school in Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas, United States
406 Wilkerson Dr, Newport
Arkansas Bank & Trust Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
United States historic place
Empie-Van Dyke House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Gregg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jackson County, Arkansas
Jackson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historical building in Newport, Arkansas, United States
Jackson County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Formerly listed on the NRHP
Jackson Guards Memorial
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Memorial in Jacksonport, United States of America
Jacksonport State Park
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
State park in Arkansas, United States
Newport American Legion Community Hut
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Arkansas, United States
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Newport station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Railway station in Newport, the United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Where to stay2
History
During the overnight hours of March 14–15, 2025, a violent EF4 tornado with wind speeds of up to 190 miles per hour destroyed homes north of the town.
From the History section of Diaz, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Asu Newport Sec Career Center (Ignite)
School · 3.9 mi
7648 Victory Blvd, Newport
Map of Diaz
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 41°F | 5.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 51°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 60°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 69°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 72°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 40°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 33°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newport Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-05-08: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-12-23: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Batesville Regional Airport (BVX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Batesville 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Augusta 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Cave City 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Bald Knob 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Jonesboro 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Searcy 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Bay 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Brookland 42 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Cherokee Village 48 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Paragould 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- High School Newport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church Newport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson Guards Memorial Jacksonport AR, Jma661, Public domain
- American Legion Community Hut Newport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JACKSON COUNTY JAIL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gregg House, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Missouri-Pacific Depot Newport, AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Empie-Van Dyke House Newport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AR Bank & Trust (FNB) Newport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson County Courthouse Newport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacksonport State Park Jacksonport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
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