Mountain View, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Stone County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,890 Population 396/sq mi density
$27,228 Median Income $26,402 per capita
$200,600 Home Value $208,069 Zillow
$316 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
474 Violent Crime/100K 2,032 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$27,228 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$200,600 home value, $316/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
474 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Mountain View, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,228
64% below
$26,402 per capita
Home Value
$200,600
29% below
Zillow: $208,069
Median Rent
$316/mo
73% below
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
474/100K
25% above
2,032/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Mountain View Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mountain View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
36%
Home Value
71%
Rent
27%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mountain View a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mountain View residents earn a median household income of $27,228 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,402. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 288 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mountain View is $200,600 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,069. Median rent is $316/month, with 23.4% 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 1986.

Safety & Crime

Mountain View reports 474 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,032/100K.

Education

21.1% of adults in Mountain View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mountain View has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,890
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density396/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,228
Per Capita$26,402
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$366M
Avg Weekly Wage$721

Housing

C+
Home Value$200,600
Rent$316
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$208,069
Housing Units1,585
Rent Burden23.4%

Crime

F
Violent474/100K
Property2,032/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,971/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation772 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute18 min
Broadband56.3%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Mountain View was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.