How long is the commute from Mountain Home, AR?
Workers who live in Mountain Home, AR take an average of 13.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.2 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Mountain Home get to work
| Means of transportation | Mountain Home | Baxter County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.4% (±7.4 points) | 75.7% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.1% (±6.3 points) | 13.6% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±3.2 points) | 7.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Mountain Home, the average commute is lower than in Baxter County (19.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mountain Home, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Baxter County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Baxter County, Mountain Home ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 482 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mountain Home
| Vehicles available | Mountain Home | Baxter County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±3.3 points) | 4.6% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.6% (±5.1 points) | 36.2% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.3% (±4.7 points) | 35.5% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.1% (±3.9 points) | 23.8% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Mountain Home, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Baxter County (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Mountain Home
| Mountain Home | Baxter County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±3.2 points) | 7.4% (±1.7 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±2.9 points) | 92.4% (±1.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.8% (±4.1 points) | 87.2% (±2.1 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Mountain Home, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Baxter County (87.2%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (86.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mountain Home
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home | — | 13.2 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Midway (community) | 6.4 mi | 14.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gassville | 6.7 mi | 15.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Briarcliff | 7.2 mi | 27.1 minutes (±10.9) | Higher |
| Cotter | 8.5 mi | 15.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Salesville | 8.9 mi | 19.2 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Lakeview | 9.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Norfork | 11 mi | 22.0 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Bull Shoals | 12 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Briarcliff, AR (27.1 minutes), Salesville, AR (19.2 minutes), Lakeview, AR (24.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Baxter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lakeview | 24.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Norfork | 22.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Salesville | 19.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Cotter | 15.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Gassville | 15.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Midway (community) | 14.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Mountain Home | 13.2 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Baxter County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mountain Home
How long is the average commute in Mountain Home?
Workers who live in Mountain Home, AR take an average of 13.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mountain Home without a car?
8.0% of households in Mountain Home have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mountain Home?
6.2% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Mountain Home worked from home, and 85.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Home city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Home city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Home city, Arkansas
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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