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Viola, Arkansas
Location of Viola in Fulton County, Arkansas.
Location of Viola in Fulton County, Arkansas.
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Fulton
Area
 • Total 1.57 sq mi (4.08 km2)
 • Land 1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 358
 • Density 227.88/sq mi (87.99/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72583
Area code(s) 870
FIPS code 05-72140
GNIS feature ID 2406804

Viola is a small town in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. In 2020, about 358 people lived there. This was a small increase from 337 people in 2010.

Solar Storm of May 10, 2024 over Viola, Arkansas
A beautiful view of the May 2024 solar storms from Viola

Where is Viola Located?

Viola is in the western part of Fulton County. It sits along two main roads, U.S. Routes 62 and 412. These roads go east for 10 miles (16 km) to Salem, which is the county seat. They also go west for 26 miles (42 km) to Mountain Home.

Another road, Arkansas Highway 223, crosses these main routes in the middle of Viola. This highway goes north for 8 miles (13 km) to the Missouri border. It also goes south for 9 miles (14 km) to Bexar. The town of Viola covers about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles) of land.

How Many People Live in Viola?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 381
2010 337 −11.5%
2020 358 6.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in towns every ten years. In 2020, there were 358 people living in Viola. These people lived in 136 different homes. About 75 of these homes were families.

Learning in Viola

Public Schools

Most students in Viola go to public schools run by the Viola School District. Students can attend school from elementary grades all the way up to high school. They graduate from Viola High School.

Public Library

The Viola Public Library is a great place to find books and learn. It is one of 14 libraries that are part of the White River Regional Library system.

Famous People from Viola

Some interesting people have come from Viola:

  • Preacher Roe was a professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB).
  • Max Sherman was a politician. He served as a state senator in Texas. He also used to be the president of West Texas A&M University.

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