Kootenai County

ID · Pop. 36,891 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Kootenai County is a suburban county in ID with a population of approximately 36,891.

$/Acre: $1,283

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 127 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 30.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax1.99%

Combined Sales Tax7.99%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$69,290

Poverty Rate9.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,283

Median Home Price$286K

Acres for Sale2815

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season127 days

Annual Rainfall10.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation4,180 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)263 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K300

Property Crime /100K320

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate