Boise County

ID · Pop. 191,021 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Boise County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 191,021.

$/Acre: $8,764

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 109 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 197.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.75%

Combined Sales Tax6.75%

Cost of Living Index101

Median Household Income$44,835

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,764

Median Home Price$561K

Acres for Sale4044

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season109 days

Annual Rainfall11.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,398 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)288 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K357

Property Crime /100K432

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak