Baxter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 38,386 people, with a population density of about 69.29 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 554.00 square miles (1,435.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Mountain Home, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Mountain Home.
Geographically, Baxter County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Gassville 765 ft and its lowest point at Mountain Home 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.