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City of Mountain Home, Arkansas

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About homes in Mountain Home

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Mountain Home in Baxter County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1982Median year built1U.S. 1980
47%Built before 198018% built since 2010
1980Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1992
65%Detached single-family115% in 5+ unit buildings
61%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$170kMedian home value1Arkansas median $188k

The median home in the city of Mountain Home was built in 1982, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Arkansas median of 1987. That is older than the Baxter County median of 1985.1 About 47% of Mountain Home's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 8% since 2010. The largest single share, 39%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Baxter County as a whole (42% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1960s and 1970s, the routine checks are aluminum branch wiring, galvanized supply lines and original single-pane windows. Owner-occupied homes in Mountain Home are older than rentals: a median build year of 1980 against 1992.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Mountain Home is mostly detached single-family: 65% of units, with 15% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 61% of occupied homes in Mountain Home are owner-occupied, below the Arkansas share of 66%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Mountain Home is valued at $169,800 (ACS), below the Arkansas median of $188,000. Within Baxter County the median is $174,600, so Mountain Home sits close to it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Mountain Home Baxter Ap station averages 73 nights a year at or below 32°F and 17 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers bring about 47 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 41 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating dominates the year: about 3,815 heating degree days against 1,594 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Mountain Home sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Mountain Home are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Mountain Home housing units by year built
Before 19402%
1940-19595.3%
1960-197939.3%
1980-199934.3%
2000-200911%
2010 or later8.1%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Mountain Home Baxter Ap, 5.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Mountain Home, AR?

Most home remodeling projects in Mountain Home, AR land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Mountain Home?

The median home in the city of Mountain Home was built in 1982, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Arkansas median of 1987. That is older than the Baxter County median of 1985. About 47% of Mountain Home's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 8% since 2010. The largest single share, 39%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Baxter County as a whole (42% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Mountain Home climate like for exterior work?

The Mountain Home Baxter Ap station averages 73 nights a year at or below 32°F and 17 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 47 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 41 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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