Clearwater County

ID · Pop. 85,402 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Clearwater County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 85,402.

$/Acre: $5,910

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 154 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 180.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax6.02%

Cost of Living Index91.4

Median Household Income$71,914

Poverty Rate13.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,910

Median Home Price$397K

Acres for Sale1174

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season154 days

Annual Rainfall34.8 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,219 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)273 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K307

Property Crime /100K379

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak