The Town FilesMountain View, Arkansas
City in Stone County · population 2,877 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,900
- Household income
- $29,172
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 51.1
Mountain View is a city of 2,877 people in Stone County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $203,900, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Arkansas towns, better for retirees than 88% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 82% of Arkansas towns.
How Mountain View ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mountain View is worth $203,900, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 7.0 times the median household income of $29,172, which is more affordable than 0% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $396 a month. 57.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mountain View | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,900 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $396 | $792 |
| Median household income | $29,172 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 57.6% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in Mountain View
| People | Mountain View | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.1 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 17.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 60.8% | 84.4% |
Weather in Mountain View
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 28.3°F. About 51.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.9 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 78 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mountain View since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on February 5, 2008 about 1.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 66 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 25, 2023.
Severe weather in Stone County since 1996
Stone County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 8, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4865: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4700: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Stone County
Stone County had 2,658 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $37,476 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Mountain View itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Mountain View
3 public schools with 1,201 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEM. SCHOOL | PK-4 | 491 | 14.9 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 381 | 13.6 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 329 | 6.0 |
Towns near Mountain View
- Heber Springs, AR25.4 mi · 6,969 people · home $176,300
- Clinton, AR27.5 mi · 2,509 people · home $126,800
- Batesville, AR28.0 mi · 11,191 people · home $163,600
- Southside, AR28.6 mi · 4,279 people · home $151,300
Mountain View questions
Is Mountain View, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mountain View scores better for retirees than 88% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 82%. 32.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.1).
How much does a house cost in Mountain View?
The median owner-occupied home in Mountain View is valued at $203,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $29,172, so homes cost about 7.0 times income. Median rent is $396 a month.
What is the weather like in Mountain View?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 28.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.9 inches of precipitation a year and 4.9 inches of snow.
Does Mountain View get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mountain View since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)