How long is the commute from Mountain Home, ID?
Workers who live in Mountain Home, ID take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
3.6% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Mountain Home get to work
| Means of transportation | Mountain Home | Elmore County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.6% (±2.5 points) | 82.7% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±2.0 points) | 7.2% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.8 points) | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.6% (±1.4 points) | 4.5% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Mountain Home, the average commute is not measurably different from Elmore County (22.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mountain Home, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Elmore County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Elmore County, Mountain Home ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 98 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mountain Home
| Vehicles available | Mountain Home | Elmore County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±1.9 points) | 4.2% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% (±4.1 points) | 26.8% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±4.6 points) | 38.9% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.1% (±3.8 points) | 30.1% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Mountain Home, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Elmore County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (3.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Mountain Home
| Mountain Home | Elmore County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.6% (±1.4 points) | 4.5% (±1.2 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.6 points) | 95.3% (±1.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±2.2 points) | 91.2% (±2.3 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Mountain Home, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Elmore County (91.2%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mountain Home
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home | — | 23.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Mountain Home AFB | 10 mi | 10.6 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Grand View | 22 mi | 25.3 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Glenns Ferry | 23 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Robie Creek | 40 mi | 40.6 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Bliss | 40 mi | 34.2 minutes (±15.9) | Not measurably different |
| Boise City | 42 mi | 18.9 minutes (±0.4) | Lower |
| Kuna | 45 mi | 28.9 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Melba | 45 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mountain Home AFB, ID (10.6 minutes), Boise City, ID (18.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Robie Creek, ID (40.6 minutes), Kuna, ID (28.9 minutes), Melba, ID (29.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Elmore County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Home | 23.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 2 | Glenns Ferry | 21.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Mountain Home AFB | 10.6 minutes (±3.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mountain Home
How long is the average commute in Mountain Home?
Workers who live in Mountain Home, ID take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mountain Home without a car?
5.4% of households in Mountain Home have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mountain Home?
3.6% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Mountain Home worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Home city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Home city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Home city, Idaho
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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