If you’ve fallen in love with our crystal-clear waters and rolling hills, you aren’t alone. The Norfork Lake and Mountain Home area is consistently ranked as one of the top places in the country for retirees and outdoor enthusiasts.
Here is everything you need to know about transitioning from a visitor to a local.
Affordability: Arkansas boasts some of the lowest property taxes and overall cost-of-living indexes in the United States. Your dollar simply goes further here.
World-Class Healthcare: We are home to Baxter Health, a multi-award-winning regional medical center that provides specialized care typically only found in major metropolitan areas.
Education: From highly-rated K-12 public schools to Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH), our community prioritizes lifelong learning and technical training.
Four Seasons: Enjoy a true four-season climate with mild winters, a long and vibrant spring, and the most spectacular fall foliage in the Mid-South.
Feature | Local Advantage |
| Property Taxes | Significantly lower than the national average. |
| Median Home Price | Highly competitive, offering everything from acreage to luxury lakefront. |
| Crime Rate | Consistently lower than national and state averages, providing a safe environment. |
| Internet | High-speed fiber-optic internet is widely available, even in many rural lake areas. |
Setting up your new life is easy with our local providers.
Service | Primary Providers |
| Electricity | Entergy Arkansas / North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) |
| Water/Sewer | Mountain Home Water Dept / Various Rural Water Associations |
| Internet/Phone | NEXT Powered by NAEC (Fiber) / Ritter Communications / Optimum |
| Natural Gas | Black Hills Energy |
| Voter Registration | Baxter County Clerk’s Office |
| Driver’s License | Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (Revenue Office) |
Local Pro-Tip:
If you are buying property near the lake, always ask your Realtor about the “white line.” This is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boundary, and understanding what you can and cannot build near it is key to a happy lake-life experience!
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