The current population of Mountainhome is 12,638 people, with a slight decline expected by 2020. The median household income was $37,307, and the per capita income was $17,029. In terms of affordability, there is a range of prices for homes in Mountainhome, with the median home value being $150,000. The median home appreciation over the past 10 years has been 5.0%.
In 1879, Mountain Home was a small, rural community located halfway between two dam projects. It lacked commercial opportunities, little paved roads, and a relatively small population. However, when high-paying government jobs were available, a boomtown was born. New houses were built, businesses opened, and the population grew. The city became more prosperous, and the region's farms and ranches were safe from flooding in the future.
The median age in Mountainhome City was 29.8 years. There were 14.6% of people under 18, and 19.9% of residents were between 25 and 44. Twenty-nine percent of households were not families. Twenty-six percent of households were single people, while 7.1% were over 65. The median household size was 2.02.
The local newspaper, The Baxter Bulletin, serves Mountain Home and the surrounding region. It also publishes a magazine called Living Well. This magazine highlights people, places, and things of interest in the Ozarks. In addition to newspapers, Mountain Home has several local radio stations. KTLO AM 1240 and KOMT 107.5 FM were the first two radio stations to serve the area. Today, KPFM and KKTZ FM are licensed to Mountain Home and surrounding areas.