Bingham County

ID · Pop. 113,437 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Bingham County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 113,437.

$/Acre: $6,887

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 214.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.12%

Combined Sales Tax6.12%

Cost of Living Index88.7

Median Household Income$82,811

Poverty Rate25.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,887

Median Home Price$452K

Acres for Sale2738

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall14 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,855 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)255 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K252

Property Crime /100K265

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyWeak