City profile
Mountain Home, AR
Baxter County · Population 13,108
Mountain Home is a town in Baxter County, AR with about 13,108 residents and a typical home value near $170,000. It is 101 miles from Fayetteville, AR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
37°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$169,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,004
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.45%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 72/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Strong wind, Tornado
Nearest major airport
162 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 21% Democratic / 78% Republican
Community
Population
13,108
Black population
0.7%
County
Baxter County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 13,108 residents
- Typical home value about $170,000
- 101 miles from Fayetteville, AR
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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