Mountain Home, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
13,021 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,103 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$415 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$697 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Baxter County
3
Mountain Home Urban Area
3
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Baxter County
6
Mountain Home Urban Area
6
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 35
Feb 3 2 39
Mar 4 1 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 4 1 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 23, AR State House District 3, AR
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Schools

Mtn Home High Career Academics
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Pinkston Middle School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Ozarka College
34 miles, SE • 1 star
North Arkansas College
40 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Baxter Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Izard County Medical Center, Llc
20 miles, S • 3.2 star
Fulton County Hospital
32 miles, E • 4.1 star
Stone County Medical Center
37 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
107 miles, W • 1.9 star
Joplin Regional Airport
130 miles, NW • 1 star
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