Ada County

ID · Pop. 123,837 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Ada County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 123,837.

$/Acre: $7,862

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 133 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 375.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.2%

Combined Sales Tax6.2%

Cost of Living Index90.3

Median Household Income$85,622

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,862

Median Home Price$451K

Acres for Sale1103

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season133 days

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,898 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)244 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K227

Property Crime /100K276

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak