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