Adams County

ID · Pop. 190,613 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Adams County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 190,613.

$/Acre: $6,029

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 133 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 172.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.4%

Combined Sales Tax6.4%

Cost of Living Index90.7

Median Household Income$40,971

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,029

Median Home Price$470K

Acres for Sale116

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season133 days

Annual Rainfall32.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,329 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)185 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K333

Property Crime /100K320

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak