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