CallataGuidesMountain Home, ID business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Mountain Home, ID micropolitan area.
- Population
- 29,7292024 est.
- Establishments
- 477CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 0
Mountain Home, ID at a glance
The Mountain Home, ID micropolitan area covers 1 county in Idaho and had 29,729 residents in July 2024, up 3.7% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 828th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 892nd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Elmore County, ID | 29,729 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Mountain Home, ID's business base
County Business Patterns counted 477 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 4,848 people in mid-March with $204.2 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 10.2 employees per establishment. 53.9% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are accommodation and food services (66), retail trade (64), and health care and social assistance (57).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 66 | 917 | $16,857,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 64 | 1,018 (high noise) | $36,748,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 57 | 787 | $41,954,000 |
| Construction (23) | 55 | 323 | $14,135,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 39 | 151 | $3,881,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 30 | 211 | $17,830,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 30 | 207 (high noise) | $12,238,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 29 | 102 | $4,100,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 28 | 121 | $3,952,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 19 | 61 (high noise) | $2,590,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 15 | 670 (high noise) | $31,726,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 14 | 94 (high noise) | $6,410,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 10 | 85 | $4,203,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 34 (high noise) | $4,839,000 |
| Information (51) | 5 | 40 | $2,268,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 5 | 22 | $396,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Mountain Home, ID compared with the U.S.
Mountain Home, ID has 16.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 34.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 10.2 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $42,128 (38.4% below the U.S. $68,342). 53.9% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.5% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 256 | 53.9% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 104 | 21.9% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 69 | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 34 | 7.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 12 | 2.5% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Mountain Home, ID
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 34 have a published Census count in Mountain Home, ID. The largest are limited-service restaurants (22), full-service restaurants (18), and child day care services (13). Relative to population, child day care services are the most over-represented: 43.7 per 100,000 residents against 24.2 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 22 | 455 | 20.7 |
| Full-service restaurants | 18 | 263 | 14.6 |
| Child day care services | 13 | 83 | 6.4 |
| Landscaping services | 11 | 33 | 3.0 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 10 | 33 | 3.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 9 | 43 | 4.8 |
| Drinking places | 9 | 53 | 5.9 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 8 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 7 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 7 | 12 | 1.7 |
| Dental offices | 6 | — | — |
| Drywall and insulation contractors | 6 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 5 | — | — |
| Law offices | 5 | — | — |
| Tax preparation services | 5 | 23 | 4.6 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 5 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 5 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 5 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 5 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 5 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 4 | 41 | 10.3 |
| Assisted living facilities for the elderly | 4 | — | — |
| Pet care services (except veterinary) | 4 | 18 | 4.5 |
| Physician practices | 3 | 16 | 5.3 |
| Custom computer programming services firms | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes for Mountain Home, ID
None of the NANPA rate centers in this area could be matched to a Census place name, so this page cannot say which codes dominate locally. The table lists every area code in Idaho, with each code's statewide assignment counts; the area code pages list the rate centers each one serves. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and porting a number you already use is free.
Phone costs for a typical Mountain Home, ID business
The comparison below uses 10 users, the rounded average establishment size in Mountain Home, ID. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $249.50 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $300.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $199.00 a month for 10 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Mountain Home, ID
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Mountain Home, ID is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many businesses are in the Mountain Home, ID area?
477 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Mountain Home, ID?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 10-person team that is $199.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $249.50 a month (checked September 28, 2026).