Living in Big Flat, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Big Flat · Census data 2020–2024
Big Flat has 71 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median home value is $110,900.
Big Flat is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Big Flat at a glance
- Population
- 71
- Median age
- 38.3State: 38.5
- Median home value
- $110,900State: $188,000
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Big Flat a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 23.8%; a poverty rate of 56.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Big Flat
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Big Flat the median home value is $110,900, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Big Flat: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 49
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 44.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.63
44.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Big Flat has many vacation and second homes.
Big Flat demographics
- Population
- 71
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 27
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Big Flat ›
Education in Big Flat
4.7% of adults 25 and older in Big Flat have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Big Flat
- Unemployment rate
- 23.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 55.6%
Big Flat vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Flat | 71 | — | $110,900 | — |
| Fifty-Six | 205 | $54,375 | $176,800 | $863 |
| Leslie | 444 | $21,667 | $104,200 | $407 |
| Marshall | 1,196 | $28,021 | $99,700 | $500 |
| Norfork | 690 | $32,167 | $182,000 | $694 |
| Fox | 381 | $117,857 | $68,400 | — |
| Calico Rock | 1,771 | $26,655 | $93,800 | $405 |
| Salesville | 515 | $38,750 | $116,300 | $994 |
| Mountain View | 2,913 | $29,172 | $203,900 | $396 |
More for people moving to Big Flat
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What is the average home price in Big Flat?
The median home value in Big Flat is $110,900, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
Is Big Flat, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 23.8%; a poverty rate of 56.3%.
What is the median age in Big Flat?
The median age in Big Flat is 38.3 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Big Flat?
The average commute to work in Big Flat is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Big Flat?
The unemployment rate in Big Flat is 23.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Big Flat?
4.7% of adults in Big Flat have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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