Gooding County

ID · Pop. 68,681 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Gooding County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 68,681.

$/Acre: $4,628

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 107 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 106.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.54%

Combined Sales Tax6.54%

Cost of Living Index97.2

Median Household Income$64,431

Poverty Rate25.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,628

Median Home Price$395K

Acres for Sale2418

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season107 days

Annual Rainfall12.4 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,099 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)209 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K214

Property Crime /100K147

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak