Custer County

ID · Pop. 182,486 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Custer County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 182,486.

$/Acre: $8,239

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 148 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 234.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax6.71%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$86,735

Poverty Rate14.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,239

Median Home Price$588K

Acres for Sale4083

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season148 days

Annual Rainfall17.9 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,355 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)214 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

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 /100K236

Property Crime /100K301

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak