The Town FilesFlippin, Arkansas
City in Marion County · population 1,345 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $113,800
- Household income
- $43,555
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 33.9
Flippin is a city of 1,345 people in Marion County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $113,800, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better transit than 86% of Arkansas towns, hipper than 70% of Arkansas towns.
How Flippin ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Flippin is worth $113,800, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $43,555, which is more affordable than 56% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $792 a month. 51.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Flippin | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,800 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $792 | $792 |
| Median household income | $43,555 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 51.2% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Flippin
| People | Flippin | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.7% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 14.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.9% | 84.4% |
Weather in Flippin
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 27.5°F. About 41.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.1 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flippin since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 26, 2024 about 8.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 100 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 11, 2017.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 3,239 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,231 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Flippin itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Flippin
3 public schools with 768 students, about 7.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLIPPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 299 | 9.6 |
| FLIPPIN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 242 | 4.0 |
| FLIPPIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 227 | 11.9 |
Towns near Flippin
- Cotter, AR4.1 mi · 886 people · home $193,100
- Summit, AR5.6 mi · 544 people · home $126,600
- Gassville, AR6.0 mi · 2,171 people · home $142,700
- Yellville, AR6.2 mi · 1,178 people · home $117,300
- Bull Shoals, AR6.7 mi · 1,952 people · home $158,100
- Lakeview, AR7.3 mi · 775 people · home $215,700
- Midway, AR10.3 mi · 1,036 people · home $147,300
- Mountain Home, AR12.3 mi · 12,825 people · home $169,800
Flippin questions
Is Flippin, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Flippin scores better for retirees than 58% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 65%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.9).
How much does a house cost in Flippin?
The median owner-occupied home in Flippin is valued at $113,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,555, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $792 a month.
What is the weather like in Flippin?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.2 inches of precipitation a year and 7.1 inches of snow.
Does Flippin get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flippin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 26, 2024. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)