The Town FilesMarion County, Arkansas
17,228 people. The median home is worth $163,300 (typical Arkansas town: $128,600) and the median household earns $48,619.
Towns in Marion County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Shoals | 1,952 | $158,100 | $41,976 | 50.2 |
| Flippin | 1,345 | $113,800 | $43,555 | 33.9 |
| Yellville | 1,178 | $117,300 | $37,813 | 44.1 |
| Summit | 544 | $126,600 | — | 31.0 |
People and housing
| Marion County | Typical Arkansas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,300 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $795 | $792 |
| Median household income | $48,619 | $50,408 |
| Median age | 51.8 | 37.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 19.7% |
Jobs and pay
3,239 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,231 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 415 storm events in Marion County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Marion County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4788: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).