About Viola
Viola, AR is a tiny community located in northern Arkansas counting 372 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Viola is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.57 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 237 residents per square mile.
📰 Viola News Today
- Kevin Lee Thomas Sanders Obituary (2026) - Linn, KS - Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home Legacy obituary · Jul 20
- Brian Lee Sanders Ozark Radio News · Jun 17
- Schedule - Viola Longhorns (Viola, AR) Girls Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 7
- Joseph Clifton Murder: Where is Richard Gordon Now? IMDb · Apr 28
- Hamby and Jackson feel blessed to compete close to home - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Jun 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Viola Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Viola — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Viola
- Viola City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Viola
- VIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- VIOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeTown
Population (2024)372
Rank in state#300 of 500
Land area1.57 sq mi
Density237/sq mi
Coordinates36.3992, -91.9870