City profile
Mountain Home, ID
Elmore County · Population 16,493
Mountain Home is a town in Elmore County, ID with about 16,493 residents and a typical home value near $309,000. It is 42 miles from Boise, ID, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$309,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,825
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
92
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.56%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.695%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.03%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 52/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Avalanche, Landslide
Nearest major airport
40 mi to Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 25% Democratic / 73% Republican
Community
Population
16,493
Black population
3.2%
County
Elmore County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸ID is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke
Highlights
- About 16,493 residents
- Typical home value about $309,000
- 42 miles from Boise, ID
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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