Flippin, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Marion County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,305 Population 694/sq mi density
$40,559 Median Income $20,774 per capita
$111,800 Home Value $234,983 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
226 Violent Crime/100K 6,410 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,559 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Flippin, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,559
46% below
$20,774 per capita
Home Value
$111,800
60% below
Zillow: $234,983
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
40% below
6,410/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Flippin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Flippin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
40%
Rent
63%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
60%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flippin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Flippin residents earn a median household income of $40,559 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,774. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flippin is $111,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,983. Median rent is $731/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Flippin reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,410/100K.

Education

10.8% of adults in Flippin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flippin has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,305
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,559
Per Capita$20,774
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$774M
Avg Weekly Wage$793

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,800
Rent$731
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$234,983
Housing Units656
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

F
Violent226/100K
Property6,410/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,365/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation628 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute12 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Flippin was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.