Mountain Home, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
16,265 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,486 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$270,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$383 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$911 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Elmore County
3
Mountain Home Urban Area
3
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Elmore County
3
Mountain Home Urban Area
3
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 29
Feb 1 2 33
Mar 1 0 41
Apr 1 0 48
May 1 0 56
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 0 0 61
Oct 1 0 50
Nov 1 2 37
Dec 1 4 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ID State Senate District 8, ID State House District 8, ID
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Schools

West Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Hacker Middle School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Bennett Mountain High School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Boise State University
41 miles, N • 1.9 star
Stevens-Henager College
43 miles, N • 1.4 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Boise
44 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Elmore Medical Center
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
40 miles, N • 2.3 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
75 miles, E • 1 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
157 miles, SE • 1 star
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