Mountain Home

Mountain Home, Idaho Overview

Mountain Home faces challenges across several categories, earning a C+ grade (51.9/100) and ranking #19 of 20 cities in Idaho. Even so, the city scores 86/100 in Safety — a relative bright spot compared to its Economy score of 35/100.

Income & Employment in Mountain Home

Mountain Home’s median income of $58,486 is 15% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents.

Safety in Mountain Home

Mountain Home’s violent crime rate of 269.6 per 100,000 runs above the Idaho average of 214. The property crime rate is 569.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Mountain Home

The median home value is $270,700. Median monthly rent is $1,061. Renters spend 21.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Mountain Home

The adult obesity rate in Mountain Home is 34.5% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.2%. Residents report an average of 18.3 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Idaho ranks #23 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Mountain Home

Mountain Home has a high school graduation rate of 86%. The student-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. Per-pupil spending of $9,236 falls below the national median. The city has 9 public schools serving 3,660 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Mountain Home

The annual average temperature in Mountain Home is 53.7°F. Summers average 76.9°F. Winters average 33.3°F. The area is arid, receiving only 14.6 inches of precipitation annually.

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