Lincoln County

ID · Pop. 103,752 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a suburban county in ID with a population of approximately 103,752.

$/Acre: $4,076

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 92.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax1.55%

Combined Sales Tax7.55%

Cost of Living Index89.5

Median Household Income$74,686

Poverty Rate13.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,076

Median Home Price$313K

Acres for Sale318

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall33.5 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,714 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)211 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

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 /100K351

Property Crime /100K408

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate