Electricity rates in Mountain Home, ID
Mountain Home (13,730 people, Elmore County) is served by Idaho Power Co.. Homes on Idaho Power Co. pay about 12.84¢/kWh, 2% more than the Idaho average.
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Electric companies serving Mountain Home
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.84¢ | $115 | 540K | 171 |
Power outages in Elmore County right now
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Outage history in Elmore County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 160 | 236 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,361 (17.6%) | 1,635 (12.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-03-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (160 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Glenns Ferry 12.8¢
- Boise 12.8¢
- Garden City 12.8¢
- Kuna 12.8¢
- Meridian 12.8¢
- Hidden Spring 12.8¢
- Gooding 12.8¢
- Eagle 12.8¢
- Nampa 12.8¢
- Eagle Foothills 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 83647
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mountain Home?
Most homes in Mountain Home get power from Idaho Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.84¢/kWh including all charges. The Idaho average is 12.65¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Mountain Home?
About $115 a month, based on 899 kWh a month (the average for Idaho Power Co. customers) at 12.84¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Mountain Home, ID?
Idaho Power Co. serves Mountain Home.
How often does the power go out in Mountain Home?
In 2025, customers in Elmore County averaged 3 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-17, when 1,635 customers (12.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.