Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
etc. Mountain Home
Coffee Shop
Briesta
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Take One Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (12) F
Taco John's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Paul's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Basque Park
Park
Railroad Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Carl Miller Park
Park
Richard Aguirre Park
Park
Claire Wetherell Park
Park
Don Etter Park
Park
East Side Park
Park
Rosewood Park
Park
Stone Tree Park
Park
Optimist Park
Park
Legacy Park
Park
Silverstone Park
Park
Community Garden
Park
Shops (10) D-
Stoecker Jewelers
Fashion
Shell
Convenience Store
Carr’s Home Center Tru Value
Home Improvement
DeMeyer Furniture
Furniture
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Sears Hometown
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
Maurices
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
Pilot
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Mountain Home.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Mountain Home is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Idaho.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime B+

Mountain Home crime rates are 1,235 per 100k, which is 6% higher than Idaho
Property Crime
972 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
263 crimes per 100k
B
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employment D

The median income in Mountain Home is $44,039 - which is 10% lower than Idaho.
Med. Household Income
$44,039
F
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
B+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Sav-Mor Drug
Pharmacy
St. Luke's Elmore Medical Center
Hospital
Doctors Clinic
Clinic
Desert Sage Health Centers
Clinic
The Dental Center
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Mountain Home home prices are $153,800 - which is 8% lower than Idaho
Home Price
$153,800
C-
Home Appreciation Rate
14%
A-
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio)
B-
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schools C

The Mountain Home graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Idaho
School Test Scores
35%
F
High School Grad. Rates
83%
C-
Elementary Schools (9) A+
West Elementary School
Hacker Middle School
Grace Montessori School
East Elementary School
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
North Elementary School
Desert View Christian School
Sequel Tsi Idaho
Sequel Three Springs School
High Schools (7) A+
Bennett Mountain High School
Mountain Home Sr High School
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online
Sequel Tsi Idaho
Sequel Three Springs School
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ratings A-

Mountain Home has an overall rating of 77% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes
B-
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Mountain Home Area Facts

  • Mountain Home has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Mountain Home crime rates are 6% higher than the Idaho average
  • Cost of living in Mountain Home is 2% higher than the Idaho average
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Something For Everyone 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Mountain Home, Idaho is a great little town. I like that this city is a bit smaller but the residents here enjoy all of the local amenities.

Mountain Home, Idaho is simply a quick 20 minute drive from the local air force base that creates security. There is a sense of security
...Read More and the safe city makes it a great place. I love that this city is a great place to start a family. With an affordable housing market, the city of Mountain Home, Idaho is a great place to live.

There is something in this city for everyone. Lots of parks are in the area as well as all of the local places for fun. Visit the cinema, the bowling alley, or even the coin machines. Most of the residents find great food following their entertainment. The food is local and it is great to catch up with the local residents in the area. Such a great city. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mountain Home? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Basque Park
      Railroad Park
      Memorial Park
      Carl Miller Park
      Richard Aguirre Park
      Claire Wetherell Park
      Don Etter Park
      East Side Park

      Entertainment

      Take One Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Taco John's
      Papa Murphy's
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mountain Home? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Mountain Home.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mountain Home a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      St. Luke's Elmore Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Sav-Mor Drug

      Doctors