Big Flat, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
62
Population
54/sq mi density
$19,500
Median Income
$11,492 per capita
58°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$19,500 median income, unemployment
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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
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
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 | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
Big Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.2").