Bear Lake County

ID · Pop. 112,288 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Bear Lake County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 112,288.

$/Acre: $6,092

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 123 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 172/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax6.57%

Cost of Living Index97.1

Median Household Income$85,863

Poverty Rate21.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,092

Median Home Price$417K

Acres for Sale1071

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season123 days

Annual Rainfall31.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,406 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)190 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K355

Property Crime /100K457

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak