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Flippin, AR
City in Marion County, Arkansas.
Population
1,334
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
708
ZIP codes
0
Flippin and its ZIP codes
Flippin at a glance
- Flippin is about 12 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,555, 28% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,800 (39% below Arkansas) and median rent is $792 a month.
Local data for Flippin, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Flippin, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,555
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$113,800
Median rent
$792/mo
Homeownership
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (226), German Americans (173), Italian Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Flippin.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,450
3,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,556
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$158M
FY 2026, $9,383 per person
How people get to work
Flippin, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Flippin, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
415
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Flippin, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Flippin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CotterCity | 4.4 mi | 2.4 |
| SummitCity | 5.5 mi | 1.2 |
| YellvilleCity | 5.9 mi | 2.5 |
| GassvilleCity | 6.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Bull ShoalsCity | 6.7 mi | 4.9 |
| LakeviewCity | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.8 |
| Buffalo CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Mountain HomeCity | 13 mi | 12 |
| PyattTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Pontiac, MOCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| BriarcliffCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| ZincTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| SalesvilleCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| NorforkCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Flippin, AR in?
- Flippin is in Marion County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Flippin, AR?
- About 1,334 people live in Flippin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Flippin?
- Nearby places include Cotter (4.4 mi), Summit (5.5 mi), Yellville (5.9 mi), Gassville (6.3 mi), Bull Shoals (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023