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