Flippin, Arkansas facts for kids
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Flippin, Arkansas
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Sign in front of Flippin city hall
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| Motto(s):
"Flippin Awesome!"
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Location in Marion County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Arkansas | |
| County | Marion | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,345 | |
| • Density | 714.29/sq mi (275.78/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
72634
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| Area code(s) | 870 | |
| FIPS code | 05-24010 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403618 | |
Flippin is a city in Marion County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,345 at the 2020 census.
The city was named for the Thomas H. Flippin family and was incorporated in 1921. The Thomas H. Flippin Chapter of the Arkansas State Society, National Society United States Daughters of 1812, was named for the military service of SGT Thomas H. Flippin of Captain Hugh Brown’s Company, 1st Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Militia during the War of 1812.
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Geography
Flippin is located in eastern Marion County north of US 412/62, in the Ozarks south of Bull Shoals Lake. The town lies 3 miles (5 km) west of the White River. US 412/62 leads southwest 7 miles (11 km) to Yellville, the Marion county seat, and northeast 14 miles (23 km) to Mountain Home.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Flippin has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Flippin has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 325 | — | |
| 1940 | 332 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 646 | 94.6% | |
| 1960 | 433 | −33.0% | |
| 1970 | 626 | 44.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,072 | 71.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,006 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,357 | 34.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,355 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,345 | −0.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,224 | 91.0% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.3% |
| Other/Mixed | 60 | 4.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 3.05% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,345 people, 594 households, and 306 families residing in the city.
Economy
Located close to the White River, tourism plays a vital role in the Flippin economy with several resorts that feature trout fishing and lodging on the river. Ranger Boats was founded in and continues to operate out of Flippin.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Flippin School District and its three schools including Flippin High School.
Infrastructure
Highways
US 62/US 412
U.S. Route 62 Business
Highway 178
Highway 202
Airport Highway 980
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See also
In Spanish: Flippin para niños
