Idaho
Military-economic footprint of Idaho (ID)
$2.1B DoD spending7,600 direct jobs2.1% of state economy
10
Total Bases
10
Active Bases
$1.1B
Contract Value
7,600
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
2.1%
of Idaho's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Defense spending is a significant factor in Idaho's economy.
Bases by Branch
5
Army National Guard
3
U.S. Air Force
1
U.S. Navy
1
Air National Guard
Major Installations
NG Edgemeade TS Mtn Home
Army National Guard
NG Camp Orchard Cantonement Area
Army National Guard
Orchard Combat Training Center
Army National Guard
Mountain Home Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
Saylor Creek Air Force Range
U.S. Air Force
Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division – Acoustic Research Detachment
U.S. Navy
Boise Air Terminal
Air National Guard
Juniper Butte Range
U.S. Air Force
NG Gowen Field Boise
Army National Guard
NG Wilder
Army National Guard
Veteran Population
130,000
veterans living in Idaho
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.
Top Defense Contractors in Idaho
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Raytheon (RTX)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4General Dynamics
#5Boeing
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Idaho.