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Mountain Home, ID

Elmore CountyElev. 959 m
Population
16,265
Median home
$270,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Mountain Home

Mountain Home is home to roughly 16,265 residents. Mountain Home sits in Elmore County. The median age is 31.4 and the median household income is $58,486. Homes carry a median value of $270,700, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.4%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
16,265
Median age
31.4
Median household income
$58,486
Per-capita income
$28,969
Poverty rate
12.4%
High-school grad or higher
89.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
Unemployment
7.3%
Avg. commute
22.3 min
Work from home
2.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.4%
Hispanic or Latino16.8%
Black2.6%
Asian3.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts24.5%
Sales & office21.7%
Service21.3%
Production, transportation & material moving20.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$270,700
Median gross rent
$1,061/mo
Owner-occupied
66.4%
Median year built
1986
Households
6,346
Avg. household size
2.51

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Mountain Home has 11 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading37%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BENNETT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
MOUNTAIN HOME SR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
RICHARD MCKENNA CHARTER SCHOOL - ONLINEHighGrades 9–12charter
RICHARD MCKENNA CHARTER SCHOOL - ONLINE ALTERNATIVEHighGrades 9–12charter
RICHARD MCKENNA CHARTER SCHOOL - ONSITEHighGrades 9–12charter
HACKER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–6
MOUNTAIN HOME JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
RICHARD MCKENNA CHARTER SCHOOL - MONTESSORIElementarycharter
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime30% below national
Mountain Home270
Idaho243
United States386
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime71% below national
Mountain Home569
Idaho840
United States1,952
↓ 65% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Mountain Home Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Mountain Home.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Elmore County
AvalancheRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Mountain Home is in Elmore County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Mountain Home sits in Elmore County. Elevation ~959 m.

Map of Mountain Home
Mountain Home, ID
Where Mountain Home is
BoiseMeridianNampaCaldwellIdaho FallsPocatelloMountain Home
Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ake, F. P., BuildingTurner HotelFather Lobell HouseMountain Home Baptist ChurchMountain Home HotelSt. James Episcopal ChurchMountain Home Carnegie LibraryElmore County Courthouse
Notable people from Mountain Home
Victor WootenRichard McKennaJeff HastingsFord RaineyDavid ShawJohn McCrostieSherri YbarraRonald Magden
People searches in Mountain Home
Michael Smith (3)John SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Boise (42 mi)Kuna (45 mi)Meridian (48 mi)Garden (48 mi)Eagle (51 mi)Gooding (51 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Mountain Home, ID (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Mountain Home, Idaho.

Kenneth John Lewis, 47
Mountain Home · Elmore County · 83647
AKA X Kenny John Lewis Ii, Kennith John Lewis
Charles Alden Taylor, 78
Mountain Home · Elmore County · 83647
AKA Chuck Taylor, John M Cushing
Joseph Adam Lee, 70
Mountain Home · Elmore County · 83647
AKA Joseph Lee, Joseph A Hawk
Brian Owen Wright, 78
Mountain Home · 83647
AKA X Buck
Christopher Clay Jackson, 52
Mountain Home · 83647
Jose Roberto Ramirez, 42
Mountain Home · Elmore County · 83647
AKA Robby Roberto Ramirez, Rob Roberto Ramirez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Mountain Home — frequently asked

What is the population of Mountain Home, Idaho?
Mountain Home has a population of about 16,265, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Mountain Home?
The median home value in Mountain Home is $270,700, and the median gross rent is $1,061/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Mountain Home safe? What is the crime rate?
Mountain Home Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 270 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Mountain Home face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Elmore County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, wildfire, winter weather.
How many schools are in Mountain Home?
Mountain Home has 11 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Mountain Home?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Mountain Home. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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