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Big Flat, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
62
Population
54/sq mi density
$19,500
Median Income
$11,492 per capita
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
47
Violent Crime/100K
2,380 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$19,500 median income, 20.8% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Flat enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,295 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0034°N, 92.4102°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Baxter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
Big Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.4").