Benewah County

ID · Pop. 18,120 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Benewah County is a rural county in ID with a population of approximately 18,120.

$/Acre: $1,191

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 155 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 11.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax1.93%

Combined Sales Tax7.93%

Cost of Living Index96.5

Median Household Income$80,097

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,191

Median Home Price$264K

Acres for Sale3785

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season155 days

Annual Rainfall17.1 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,122 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)125 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K461

Property Crime /100K357

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyStrong