At a Glance
Median Income
$19,500
$11,492 per capita
Violent Crime
47/100K
2,380/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
20.8%
61.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
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?
F
1.2 / 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. The unemployment rate stands at 20.8% (478% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 61.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,323 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Big Flat reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,380/100K.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population62
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans41.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$19,500
Per Capita$11,492
Unemployment20.8%
Poverty61.5%
County GDP$2,326M
Avg Weekly Wage$866
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$188,072
Housing Units56
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent47/100K
Property2,380/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband24.0%
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.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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