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Mountain Home
City in Idaho, United States
Overview
Mountain Home is a welcoming small city in southern Idaho, known for its military base, outdoor access, and friendly local culture. It's a gateway to the region's high desert landscapes and recreation opportunities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Idaho
Population
15,979
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
43.13°, -115.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,110
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
11.2°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
-21.8°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
362 mm
Internet Speed
265 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
58 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
MUO
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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