Jefferson County

ID · Pop. 25,169 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a rural county in ID with a population of approximately 25,169.

$/Acre: $1,257

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 19.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.09%

Combined Sales Tax6.09%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$90,562

Poverty Rate13.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,257

Median Home Price$289K

Acres for Sale4330

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall15 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,045 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)276 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K384

Property Crime /100K369

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town23 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyStrong