Mountain Home
City in Elmore County, Idaho
Mountain Home is a city in Elmore County, Idaho, with 15,979 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,146 ft (959 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountain Home AFB, 10.2 miles SW.
- 15,979residents (2020 Census)
- 3,146 ftelevation · 959 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.8 km²
- 2,207 / sq mipopulation density
- 83648ZIP code
About Mountain Home
Mountain Home is the largest city in and the county seat of Elmore County, Idaho, United States. The population was 15,979 in the 2020 census. The population in 2024 is projected to be 16,921. It is the principal city of the Mountain Home Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Elmore County.
Mountain Home was originally a post office at Rattlesnake Station, a stagecoach stop on the Overland Stage Line, about seven miles (11 km) east of the city, on present-day US-20 towards Fairfield. With the addition of the Oregon Short Line Railroad in 1883, the post office was moved downhill and west to the city's present site.
Mountain Home Air Force Base, an Air Combat Command installation, is located 12 miles (20 km) southwest of the city. Opened in 1943 during World War II, it was originally a bomber training base and later an operational Strategic Air Command bomber and missile base (1953–65). It switched to Tactical Air Command and fighters in January 1966, which was succeeded by Air Combat Command in 1992.
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Living in Mountain Home
- Median household income
- $63,125
- Median home value
- $309,400
- Median rent
- $1,155/mo
- Median age
- 31.7
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Mountain Home had 15,979 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,979 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,207 per sq mi (852 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mountain Home at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Elmore County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,979 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.24 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,146 ft (959 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1316° N, 115.6973° W |
| ZIP code | 83648 |
| Official website | mountain-home.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1654730 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mountain Home
- Mountain Home AFB10.2 mi SW
- Hammett17.5 mi SE
- Bruneau18.6 mi S
- Grand View22.4 mi SW
- Glenns Ferry23.3 mi SE
- Robie Creek40.0 mi NW
- Boise City41.9 mi NW
- Kuna44.7 mi NW
- Garden City47.7 mi NW
- Meridian48.4 mi NW
- Idaho City48.6 mi N
- Hidden Springs49.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain Home
What county is Mountain Home in?
Mountain Home is in Elmore County, Idaho.
What is the population of Mountain Home, ID?
15,979 people lived in Mountain Home at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mountain Home, ID?
The ZIP code of Mountain Home is 83648.
What is the elevation of Mountain Home?
3,146 feet (959 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mountain Home?
Mountain Home AFB (10.2 mi), Hammett (17.5 mi), Bruneau (18.6 mi), Grand View (22.4 mi), Glenns Ferry (23.3 mi).
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