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Mountain Home, AR

Mountain Home, AR.

Population: 29,564 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mountain Home, AR is $240,007 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,969 after a median 75 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,208/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, strong wind, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$240,007

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$240,007
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+71.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$241,351
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$255,969
Median list price
$269,900
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
+5.3%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
152
For-sale inventory
313
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
227
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
57

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,208/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$756/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$761/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$995/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,303/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT, ASU - MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER CENTER
Schools include
MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER ACADEMIES, NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARY, PINKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, MOUNTAIN HOME KINDERGARTEN, HACKLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, cold wave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
54
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 in
Annual snowfall
7.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,094
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,007

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Buffalo National River (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Johnson Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ozark Regional Airport (WMH) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BAXTER HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+439 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
16.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$788
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
68.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,728
Average weekly wage
$903
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
80

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Mountain HomeState medianUS median
Typical home value$240,007$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$255,969$220,950$325,000
Median days on market75 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,208/mo$1,275/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$788$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Mountain Home, AR?
$240,007.
What is the median sale price in Mountain Home, AR?
$255,969.
How long do homes take to sell in Mountain Home, AR?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in Mountain Home, AR?
Typical rent: $1,208/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mountain Home, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, cold wave, lightning, tornado.
Is Mountain Home, AR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mountain Home, AR. 54 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mountain Home, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mountain Home, AR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mountain Home, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mountain Home, AR?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mountain Home, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mountain Home, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Mountain Home

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