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Mountain Home, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Elmore County County
Mountain Home, ID
At a Glance
How Mountain Home Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain Home's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mountain Home a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mountain Home residents earn a median household income of $58,486 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,969. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountain Home is $270,700 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,405. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Mountain Home reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,582/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Mountain Home hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain Home has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.