Fremont County
ID · Pop. 13,701 · Rural County
Fremont County sits in Idaho across 1,864 square miles, home to 13,701 people at 7.4 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on barley, wheat, hay. A median home price of $282,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.48% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 51-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.5°F and average winter lows of 12.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 19.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Madison Memorial Hospital is 30.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.48% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on barley, wheat, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 7.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.6% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 51-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 19.2 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- The nearest hospital, Madison Memorial Hospital, is 30.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 12.7°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Fremont County, ID is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 41/100
- Median home price
- $282k
- Property tax
- 0.48%
- Growing season
- 51 days (zone 5a)
- Annual rainfall
- 19.2"
- Broadband
- 100%
- Nearest hospital
- Madison Memorial Hospital, 30.6 mi
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Homesteading in Fremont County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Fremont County?
- Fremont County is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 51-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.5°F, and average winter lows of 12.7°F. The established crops are barley, wheat, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $282,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.48%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Madison Memorial Hospital is 30.6 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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