Blaine County

ID · Pop. 107,324 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Blaine County is a suburban county in ID with a population of approximately 107,324.

$/Acre: $2,281

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 136 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 65/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.95%

Combined Sales Tax6.95%

Cost of Living Index94.3

Median Household Income$50,277

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,281

Median Home Price$273K

Acres for Sale910

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season136 days

Annual Rainfall23.2 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,803 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)118 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K176

Property Crime /100K109

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate