Mountain Home

AR

Baxter County, Arkansas

Population 42K |Median income $48,452 |2 hospitals

Population
42,407
Baxter County
Median Income
$48,452
-29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$174,600
-23% vs avg
Median Age
51.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
42K+3%
Median Income
$48,452+37%
Median Home Value
$174,600+46%
Poverty Rate
15.5%+0%
Unemployment
6.3%-39%

Economics

Median Rent
$846/mo
Poverty Rate
15.5% +9% vs avg
Unemployment 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.4%
Work From Home 7.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 92.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
47%
Obesity
37.7%
Short Sleep Duration
35.2%
Physical Inactivity
33.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Current Smoking
16.6%
Diabetes
15%
Binge Drinking
12.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
11.1%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 82%
Dental Visit 54.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
10%
Stroke
5.2%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
1/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
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Alerts & News — Mountain Home Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Mountain Home, AR? ▼
Mountain Home, AR has a population of 42,407 people, located in Baxter County, Arkansas.
What is the median household income in Mountain Home? ▼
The median household income in Mountain Home, AR is $48,452 per year. The poverty rate is 15.5%.
What is the median home value in Mountain Home? ▼
The median home value in Mountain Home, AR is $174,600. Median rent is $846/month.
What are the top health concerns in Mountain Home? ▼
The top health indicators in Mountain Home include High Blood Pressure (47%), Obesity (37.7%), Short Sleep Duration (35.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Mountain Home? ▼
Mountain Home has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Mountain Home? ▼
The median age in Mountain Home, AR is 51.4 years. 19.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Mountain Home, AR is located in Baxter County, Arkansas. With a population of 42K and a median household income of $48,452, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Mountain Home area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Baxter County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.