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Mountain Home.
About
Life in Mountain Home
Mountain Home is a community of 13,021 people in Arkansas. The median household income is $41,274, median rent runs about $857 per month, and median home values are around $169,800. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Mountain Home at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
85.8%
of households
Population Growth
+4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Mountain Home: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mountain Home, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (26.8%), and 2.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.6%
of residents
65 and Older
33.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.3%
of households
Married Couples
35.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.01
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% below AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Mountain Home
In Mountain Home, rent runs 9% below the AR average, and home values are 10% below the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$743
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $239,338 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AR
Unemployment in Mountain Home
Unemployment in Baxter County, which includes Mountain Home, is close to the AR average.
Unemployment rate
Mountain Home: Baxter County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Baxter County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Mountain Home Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute13.2 min avg
How Mountain Home residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mountain Home, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 89% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 43 mi
Boone County Airport (HRO)
Regional airport · few flights3,632 passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 8% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mountain Home runs 8% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
356.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,285.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mountain Home Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
72.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Baxter County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Baxter County, which includes Mountain Home, the most common type is winter weather, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 12 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $120,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Winter Weather | $275,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 8 | Winter Weather | $65,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Baxter County, county-wide
Air Quality28 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Taney County, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 43 miles from Mountain Home) is typically good — 88 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
28
Good Days
88
per year
Moderate Days
10
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Taney County, MO (43 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mountain Home has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.9"
Annual Snowfall
7.8"
Hot Days/Year
44
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
85
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 26°F | 3.30" |
| Feb | 51°F | 29°F | 3.26" |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 5.03" |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 5.60" |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.68" |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 3.88" |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.15" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 3.74" |
| Sep | 82°F | 60°F | 3.66" |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 3.99" |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 4.80" |
| Dec | 49°F | 29°F | 3.77" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mountain Home
Mountain Home has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Baxter Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mountain Home
Mountain Home's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Buffalo National River, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mountain Home
Mountain Home has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Buffalo National River (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Buffalo National River
National River
36 mi awayWilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
78 mi awayOzark National Scenic Riverways
National Scenic Riverways
84 mi awayPea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mountain Home
Baxter County Library
300 Library Hill, Mountain Home
Cities Near Mountain Home
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mountain Home FAQ
Is Mountain Home, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Mountain Home's median rent is $865/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $41,274/year. Median home value is $169,800.
Is Mountain Home, Arkansas safe?⌄
Mountain Home's violent crime rate was 356 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2285 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mountain Home, Arkansas?⌄
Baxter County, which includes Mountain Home, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Mountain Home is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $865/month and median household income is $41,274/year. The median home value is $169,800. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mountain Home, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Mountain Home is 13 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from