Mountain Home Arkansas & Surrounding Area The Mountain Home area has attracted a variety of people from all over the United States, all looking for a better place to call home. Mountain Home, with a population of 11,012, is the county seat for Baxter County. There are 8 communities in the Mountain Home area with a total population of 39,827. For the past 25 years Mountain Home has been the choice of many as a retirement destination. More recently we are seeing more families choosing the Mountain Home area, along with the early retiring Baby Boomers. Because housing is still very affordable, crime rates are way below the national average, and our great Medical Center make this area very attractive to people looking for a slower lifestyle pace. 2000 Cenus Baxter County Mountain Home-----11,012 Lakeview-------------763 Norfork--------------484 Cotter---------------921 Marion County Bull Shoals------2,000 Flippin----------1,357 Yellville--------1,312