Baxter County
City in Arkansas, United States
Overview
Baxter County, Arkansas, offers a blend of scenic landscapes, charming small towns, and a strong fishing and outdoor recreation culture. With the Ozark Mountains, lakes, and rivers nearby, the area attracts adventure seekers and those looking for a peaceful rural escape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arkansas
Population
41,627
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.29°, -92.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,010
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
44.1°C
Record Low
-20.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1199 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WMH
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.