Flippin is a city in Marion County,

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, 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,

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, was named for the military service of SGT Thomas H. Flippin of Captain Hugh Brown’s Company, 1st Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Militia during the

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Geography

Flippin is located in eastern Marion County north of US 412/ 62, in the

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south of

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. The town lies west of the White River. US 412/62 leads southwest to Yellville, the Marion

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, and northeast to Mountain Home. According to the

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, the city of Flippin has a total area of , all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Flippin has a

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Demographics

2020 census

As of the

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, there were 1,345 people, 594 households, and 306 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the

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of 2000, there were 1,357 people, 583 households, and 357 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 644 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.87%

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, 0.44%

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, 1.11% Native American, 0.29%

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, 0.07% from

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, and 2.21% from two or more races. 0.81% of the population were

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of any race. There were 583 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were

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living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.99. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.5 males.

Economy

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was founded in and continues to operate out of Flippin. Ark-Plas, Diego's Fresh Mex, Micro Plastics, J&P Auto Sales,

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, Flippin Public Schools, Marion County Government, Actronix, Parkview Pizza, NATCO, and Spirit Industries are top employers of Flippin citizens. Located close to the White River, tourism plays a vital role in the Flippin economy. Several resorts that feature trout fishing and lodging on the White River include: Cedarwood Lodge, Sportsman's Resort, Stetson's on the White, White Hole Resort and Wildcat Shoals Resort.

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

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U.S. Route 62 Business * Arkansas 178

Highway 178 * Arkansas 202

Highway 202 * Arkansas 980(Airport)

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References

External links

* {{authority control Cities in Arkansas Cities in Marion County, Arkansas