Baxter County GIS Maps
Baxter County, Arkansas, has 41,627 residents and covers 554.2 square miles. The population grew 0.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Baxter County is 05005.
Mountain Home is the county's largest population center. Baxter County also includes 11 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 31 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Baxter County Trends
- Population
- 41,627▴
- Median Home Value
- $165,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 7,278▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Baxter County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Baxter County Population
Baxter County had 41,627 residents in 2020. That was 0.3% higher than in 2010. Baxter County added 3,241 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. Mountain Home is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 31% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 75 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Mountain Home, Gassville and Calico Rock.
Population Trend in Baxter County AR
Baxter County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Baxter County Zip Codes
Baxter County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Mountain Home (72653), Gassville (72635) and Calico Rock (72519). Mountain Home is the largest zip by population, with about 28,758 residents or 69% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 86% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Baxter County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72653 | Mountain Home | 28,758 | ▴ 0.7% |
| 72635 | Gassville | 3,717 | ▴ 2.6% |
| 72519 | Calico Rock | 3,243 | ▴ 3% |
| 72642 | Lakeview | 1,945 | ▾ -1.7% |
| 72658 | Norfork | 1,599 | ▾ -5.1% |
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Baxter County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Baxter County Demographics
Baxter County has a median age of 51.9, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 17.7% of residents are under 18, while 31.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 31.1% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 18.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Baxter County AR
Median Age
51.9
Under 18
17.7%
Age 65+
31.1%
Bachelor's+
18.7%
Baxter County School Districts
Baxter County is served by 6 public school districts with 7,278 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Mountain Home, Mountain View and Cotter. Those three districts account for about 84% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Baxter County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home School District | 3,817 | 52.4% | ▾ -0.6% |
| Mountain View School District | 1,569 | 21.6% | ▾ -2.3% |
| Cotter School District | 698 | 9.6% | ▴ 3.1% |
| Norfork Schools | 469 | 6.4% | ▴ 3.3% |
| Viola School District | 378 | 5.2% | ▴ 1.9% |
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Baxter County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Baxter County Housing & Real Estate
Baxter County has a median home value of $165,400 and a median gross rent of $866. About 75% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $313,700 and homes spent about 95 days on the market.
Baxter County Housing Mix
Baxter County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Baxter County Housing Trends
Baxter County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Baxter County, AR
Baxter County has 2,343 business listings across 503 categories. The largest categories in Baxter County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (68, 2.9%), Auto Repair (46, 2.0%), and Parks & Recreation (33, 1.4%). The full Baxter County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Baxter County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Baxter County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 68 | 2.9% |
| Auto Repair | 46 | 2.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 33 | 1.4% |
| Cabin | 32 | 1.4% |
| Lodge | 31 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 31 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 30 | 1.3% |
| Professional Services | 26 | 1.1% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 25 | 1.1% |
| Car Dealerships | 25 | 1.1% |
Baxter County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Omart | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Gassville |
| Lake Norfork Resort | Accommodation | Henderson |
| S & S Bookkeeping | Accountant | Mountain Home |
| C12 Athletics | Active Life | Mountain Home |
| Mountain Home Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Mountain Home |
| Baxter Bulletin Media Group | Advertising Agency | Mountain Home |
| Gregg Farm Services | Agricultural Service | Gassville |
| Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply of Mountain Home | Agriculture | Mountain Home |
| Baxter County Airport | Airport | Gassville |
| BIG AIR - Midway | Airport Terminal | Midway |
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Baxter County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Baxter County Basemaps
Baxter County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Baxter County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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