Idaho County

ID · Pop. 25,805 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Idaho County is a suburban county in ID with a population of approximately 25,805.

$/Acre: $1,769

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 131 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 47.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax1.83%

Combined Sales Tax7.83%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$73,899

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,769

Median Home Price$210K

Acres for Sale323

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season131 days

Annual Rainfall28.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,036 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)310 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K327

Property Crime /100K435

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate