Boundary County

ID · Pop. 75,726 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Boundary County is a suburban county in ID with a population of approximately 75,726.

$/Acre: $3,983

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 103 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 98.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.46%

Combined Sales Tax6.46%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$93,435

Poverty Rate14.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,983

Median Home Price$287K

Acres for Sale4642

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season103 days

Annual Rainfall26.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,570 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)357 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K209

Property Crime /100K177

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyModerate