9 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home | 1 | 13,601 | 12,841 | 0.94% | 1,136 | 12 | City |
| Gassville | 2 | 2,207 | 2,173 | 0.27% | 643 | 3 | City |
| Cotter | 3 | 976 | 891 | 1.46% | 399 | 2 | City |
| Lakeview | 4 | 791 | 776 | 0.38% | 761 | 1 | City |
| Salesville | 5 | 537 | 473 | 2.09% | 119 | 5 | City |
| Norfork | 6 | 485 | 469 | 0.62% | 218 | 2 | City |
| Midway | 7 | 370 | 375 | -0.27% | 105 | 4 | Town |
| Briarcliff | 8 | 264 | 231 | 2.33% | 117 | 2 | City |
| Big Flat | 9 | 93 | 90 | 1.09% | 82 | 1 | Town |
Mountain Home is the largest city in Baxter County, with a population of 13,601.
Big Flat is the smallest city in Baxter County, with a population of 93.
There are 9 cities in Baxter County, Arkansas.