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Living in Big Flats

Big Flats is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Residents of Big Flats numbered 5,555 at the end of 2020. Big Flats had an unemployment rate of 2.15% at the end of 2024. A foreign population count of 592 was recorded at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 91% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 93% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Big Flats?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Big Flats.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Big Flats yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,191 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Big Flats?

The median gross salary is about 4,411 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Big Flats?

The unemployment rate is about 2.2 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 2.15 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Big Flats is 2.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Big Flats 2.2%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary4,411 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate2.15 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Big Flats. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Big Flats. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Big Flats's nearest airport was ELM, 5 km away and offered 5 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataELM3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Big Flats. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Big Flats.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 4.7 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperature moved from −3.8°C in January to 21.2°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Big Flats?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.7 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.69 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Big Flats average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Big Flats average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100423461717689859188775652JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Big Flats annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Big Flats is 4.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5Big Flats 4.7135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.69 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 1 · Feb 2.39 · Mar 7.17 · Apr 14.61 · May 21.33 · Jun 25.61 · Jul 28 · Aug 27.22 · Sep 22.83 · Oct 16.33 · Nov 9.5 · Dec 3.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.67 · Feb -8.39 · Mar -4.33 · Apr 1 · May 6.83 · Jun 11.94 · Jul 14.44 · Aug 13.78 · Sep 9.67 · Oct 3.78 · Nov -1.39 · Dec -4.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.83 · Feb -3 · Mar 1.44 · Apr 7.78 · May 14.06 · Jun 18.78 · Jul 21.22 · Aug 20.5 · Sep 16.28 · Oct 10.06 · Nov 4.06 · Dec -0.611 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 42.16 · Feb 34.04 · Mar 60.71 · Apr 71.37 · May 75.69 · Jun 88.9 · Jul 85.34 · Aug 90.93 · Sep 88.14 · Oct 76.71 · Nov 56.13 · Dec 51.82 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M316.7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M34.69 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Cambria5,555 residentsHoldrege5,555 residentsMarion5,555 residentsDeer Park5,557 residentsTrenton5,557 residentsWest Modesto5,557 residents

Population and city profile

Big Flats covered an area of 43.2 km² at the end of 2025. The city recorded a population density of 130.7 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Big Flats?

The published population was 5,555 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Big Flats residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport89.3%Foreign residents 10.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area43.22 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share10.48 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents592 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density130.7 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population5,555 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207Official

Is Big Flats a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Skilled employee69%strong on work, weak on safety · range 59–79%
Student33%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 21–45%
Family62%strong on family, weak on safety · range 50–74%
Retirement32%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 18–46%
Foreign residents592 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population5,555 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,191 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary4,411 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate2.15 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean4.69 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Big Flats when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Big Flats?

The published population was 5,555 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Big Flats?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.7 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Big Flats?

The median gross salary is about 4,411 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Big Flats?

The unemployment rate is about 2.2 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Big Flats?

592 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Big Flats a good place to live?

Big Flats may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Big Flats, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/big-flats/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_big-flats-united-states-rent-salary-jobs-air-quality_0af0d95dba5c,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Big Flats, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/big-flats/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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