Lewis County

ID · Pop. 120,837 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lewis County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 120,837.

$/Acre: $5,693

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 129 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 131.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax1.58%

Combined Sales Tax7.58%

Cost of Living Index97.3

Median Household Income$54,581

Poverty Rate8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,693

Median Home Price$367K

Acres for Sale3036

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season129 days

Annual Rainfall28.7 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,792 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)263 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K311

Property Crime /100K378

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak