Question 1

Is 83647 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 83647 in Mountain Home has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Mountain Home city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 83647 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 83647?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 83647 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 83647. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 83647 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Mountain Home. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 83647?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 83647 is approximately $358K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 83647 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 83647 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 83647 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 83647 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Mountain Home. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 83647 scores similarly to the middle tier of Mountain Home neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Mountain Home — ZIP 83647

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
RICHARD MCKENNA CHARTER SCHOOL - ONLINE	09–12	—	—	—
RICHARD MCKENNA CHARTER SCHOOL - MONTESSORI	KG–06	—	—	—
RICHARD MCKENNA CHARTER SCHOOL - ONSITE	07–12	—	—	—
FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–08	—	—	—
EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–04	—	—	—
MOUNTAIN HOME SR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
MOUNTAIN HOME JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–08	—	—	—
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–04	—	—	—
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–04	—	—	—
HACKER MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–06	—	—	—
PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL	KG–08	—	—	—