Mountain Home Arkansas Map

About Mountain Home, Arkansas

Mountain Home is a locality in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 13,108. The population density is 418.6 people per km². Mountain Home is located at 36.3353°N, 92.3852°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72653.

Mountain Home rises from the Ozark foothills, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring patience. It lies 79.1 miles south-east of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 140°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-north-east of Gassville. Rolling hills, cloaked in the emerald of oak and pine, cradle the town, their slopes softened by the passage of seasons. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, tinged with the subtle sweetness of wildflowers in spring and the sharp, invigorating bite of pine needles in winter. sunlight, when it finds its way through the dense canopy, often falls in broad, golden swathes across the uneven terrain, illuminating patches of wild azaleas or the weathered grey of ancient rock outcroppings. The very character of Mountain Home is etched into the contours of this land, a gentle rise and fall that mirrors the unhurried rhythm of its days. The history of Mountain Home is interwoven with the bounty and challenges of this Ozark landscape. Its economy, once deeply tied to timber and agriculture, has found new life in the crystal-clear waters of the nearby White River and its abundant trout population, drawing anglers from across the nation. This waterway, a shimmering ribbon through the verdant countryside, is more than just an economic engine; it's a lifeline, a place of recreation and quiet contemplation. The echoes of early settlers, who carved their lives from this rugged country, can still be felt in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of the people. While no grand universities or famous figures claim immediate association, Mountain Home possesses a distinct cultural character, a blend of Southern hospitality and Ozark grit, where neighborly kindness is as readily offered as a helping hand in times of need.

About This Mountain Home Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mountain Home, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.335345, -92.385159. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Mountain Home and Baxter County.

Detailed location data for Mountain Home includes the ZIP code (72121), telephone area code (501, 479), county seat of Baxter County (Mountain Home), and school district assignment (Mountain Home School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mountain Home is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.