Caribou County

ID · Pop. 113,944 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Caribou County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 113,944.

$/Acre: $4,936

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 137 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 148.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.05%

Combined Sales Tax6.05%

Cost of Living Index93.6

Median Household Income$79,712

Poverty Rate25%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,936

Median Home Price$384K

Acres for Sale4263

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season137 days

Annual Rainfall19.6 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,139 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)275 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K369

Property Crime /100K330

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak