Mountain Home, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
13,021
Population
1,084/sq mi density
$42,103
Median Income
$32,012 per capita
$160,200
Home Value
$241,533 Zillow
$857
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
290
Violent Crime/100K
2,353 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,103 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$160,200 home value, $857/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
290 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain Home enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 816 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3351°N, 92.3840°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Baxter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Mountain Home has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").