Canyon County

ID · Pop. 82,305 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Canyon County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 82,305.

$/Acre: $5,591

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 143 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 165.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.32%

Combined Sales Tax6.32%

Cost of Living Index95.2

Median Household Income$70,097

Poverty Rate11.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,591

Median Home Price$405K

Acres for Sale4934

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season143 days

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,641 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)248 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K173

Property Crime /100K228

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak