Baxter County, AR
Living in Baxter County
Bikeability9
Walkability33
Commute96
Public Transit10
Affordability97
Public Safety72
Airports19
Hospitals41
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
41kPopulation+39 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$6.7k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$531Median Monthly Rent+$105 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas30%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Baxter County
United States45
Arkansas71
Property Crime in Baxter County
United States48
Arkansas71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Baxter County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding53
Tornado32
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Baxter County, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Baxter County, AR
Mountain Home Christian Academy
3 miles, NW
Faith Christian Academy
39 miles, NE
Hillcrest Christian School
43 miles, W
Acu Arkansas Children's University
44 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Baxter County, AR
Lyon College
52 miles, SE
College of the Ozarks
56 miles, NW
Williams Baptist University
78 miles, E
Harding University
79 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Baxter County, AR
Baxter Regional Medical Center
6 miles, NW
Izard County Medical Center, Llc
15 miles, SE
Fulton County Hospital
30 miles, E
Stone County Medical Center
32 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Baxter County, AR
Springfield-Branson National Airport
89 miles, NW
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
110 miles, W
Fort Smith Regional Airport
131 miles, SW