Baxter County

Baxter County is located in the north-central section of Arkansas and is approximately 600 square miles. Baxter County has elevations ranging from 800 to 1,400 feet. Baxter County was formed on March 24, 1873, from parts of Fulton, Izard, Marion, and Searcy Counties and was named for Elisha Baxter, then the governor of Arkansas. Mountain Home is the County seat.

Government (officials & information)

• Judge
• Sheriff
• State Representatives
• State Legislation

Healthy Aging Resources (support entities)

• Area Agency on Aging of NWA
• Health Department

Health Statistics (health rankings)

• PHACS Profile
• RWJ Health Ranking