Elmore County

ID · Pop. 197,086 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Elmore County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 197,086.

$/Acre: $7,820

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 135 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 331.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax6.13%

Cost of Living Index99.9

Median Household Income$94,975

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,820

Median Home Price$526K

Acres for Sale2199

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season135 days

Annual Rainfall17.8 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,607 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)294 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K212

Property Crime /100K241

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak