Mountain Home, Arkansas · ZIP 72653

Mountain Home — ZIP 72653

Mountain Home (72653) scores 55/100 — Fair for Arkansas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $238K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100

Avg math proficiency48%

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$238K

Median rent$1,150/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$238K

Median Rent

$1,150/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 9 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

669

Violent Crime

Property Crime

606

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Baxter County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
HACKLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	03–05	837	55%	48%
PINKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–07	546	54%	51%
MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER ACADEMIES	08–12	1,523	35%	45%
NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARY	01–02	559	Not reported	Not reported
MOUNTAIN HOME KINDERGARTEN	PK–KG	300	Not reported	Not reported
GUY BERRY COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY	06–12	52	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,906

Median Income

$49K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

51.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72653 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 72653 has a school score of 66/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 72653 is approximately $238K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 72653 in Mountain Home has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.