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