At a Glance
Median Income
$19,500
$11,492 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
72.7% high school+
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17.6% smoking rate
How Big Flat Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Flat's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Flat a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Flat residents earn a median household income of $19,500 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,492. 61.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,323 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Education
6.1% of adults in Big Flat hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Flat has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population62
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$19,500
Per Capita$11,492
Unemployment
Poverty61.5%
County GDP$2,326M
Avg Weekly Wage$866
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$188,072
Housing Units56
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation1,295 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute34 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Flat was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.