Mountain Home is called "Idaho's International Community." The nickname is valid because our area is home to the United States Air Force Composite Wing. Active duty military personnel and their families from all over the world live in our town. Add to this the large number of Basques that located here in the first half of this century and you have a truly international mix of people.
There are 125,000 acres of crops in Elmore County and over 80,000 head of cattle. Agriculture has always been a mainstay in our economy.
Our low utility rates, inexpensive housing and abundant recreational alternatives make Mountain Home a place where life is "lived" to the fullest. Our clean air and low crime rate make everyday a pleasure to be enjoyed. Mountain Home is close enough to Boise that we can enjoy the advantages of "big city" without the hassles of living in one.
I hope you enjoy the pictures I have selected. It is easy to get used to Mountain Home *smile*
This the the beautiful Bogus Basin...One of the best ski spots in our area
The Snake River Canyon is one of the most breath taking sites around here
Idaho's Sawtooth wilderness area contains sapphire strings of mountain lakes and the towering granite spires that reflect the beauty of the beautiful Sawtooth Mountains
Mountain Home is located north to this major cities, 45 miles from Boise. 440 miles from Coeur d' Alene. and 322 miles from Lewiston.
Latitude: 41 degress Longitude: W 115 degress 38'
Elevation: 3140
Climate
Sunny days per year: 74% or 262 days
Annual Average rainfall: 10.03"
Annual Average snowfall: 11.83"
Average days snow on ground: 16
Average relative humidity: Winter ~ 75-80% ~ Summer: 15-20%
Population
Mountain Home: 7,250 ~ Elmore County: 2300
I would like to think the Chamber of Commerce...Elmore County Impact Sterring Committee...and the Desert-Mountain Visitors Center for all their wonderful assistance in making this page possible...Thanks to all of you *smile*
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