Franklin County

ID · Pop. 129,890 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Franklin County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 129,890.

$/Acre: $3,943
Property Tax: 0.63%
Growing Season: 139 days
Broadband: 37%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 101.5/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 Index101.3
Median Household Income$73,512
Poverty Rate18.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,943
Median Home Price$339K
Acres for Sale2096
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season139 days
Annual Rainfall12.7 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,402 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado1/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)209 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K192
Property Crime /100K214
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City53 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Ag EconomyWeak