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Mountain Home, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County
Mountain Home, AR
At a Glance
How Mountain Home Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain Home's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mountain Home a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mountain Home residents earn a median household income of $42,103 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,012. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,323 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountain Home is $160,200 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,340. Median rent is $857/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Mountain Home reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,901/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Mountain Home hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain Home has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.