Gem County

ID · Pop. 82,429 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Gem County is a suburban county in ID with a population of approximately 82,429.

$/Acre: $2,570

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 154 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 72.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.15%

Combined Sales Tax6.15%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$44,796

Poverty Rate8.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,570

Median Home Price$192K

Acres for Sale4697

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season154 days

Annual Rainfall20.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,532 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)210 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K290

Property Crime /100K374

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate