Mountain View is a city in northeastern Howell County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,533 at the 2020 census. Mountain Vieā¦Mountain View is a city in northeastern Howell County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,533 at the 2020 census. Mountain View was platted in 1888, and named for the panoramic views had from the elevated town site. A post office called Mountain View has been in operation since 1879.