Mountain Home, ID

About Mountain Home

• • Singer-songwriter Mindy McCready, known for "Guys Do It All the Time," was born in Mountain Home.
• • The Mountain Home Air Force Base's Gunfighter Flagship program originated here.
• • The Oregon Trail and later, the establishment of Mountain Home Air Force Base, drove its growth.
• • A B-52 bomber crashed near Mountain Home in 1963, carrying two unarmed nuclear weapons.
• • The Great Depression significantly impacted the agricultural sector, causing hardship.
• • Named for its location near mountains, it was established in 1883 and incorporated in 1909.
• • With over 15,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Boise but larger than many Idaho towns.
• • At 3,159 feet, the altitude contributes to its high desert climate.
• • The Air Force base provides a significant portion of jobs for residents.
• • There's a strong sense of community and patriotic pride felt in the town.
• • The Boise Hawks, a minor league baseball team, are the closest pro sports presence.
• • Mountain Home High School's football team has a long-standing rivalry with Emmett High School.

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