Oneida County

ID · Pop. 18,958 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Oneida County is a rural county in ID with a population of approximately 18,958.

$/Acre: $1,183

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 146 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 11.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax1.56%

Combined Sales Tax7.56%

Cost of Living Index91.7

Median Household Income$40,351

Poverty Rate8.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,183

Median Home Price$180K

Acres for Sale291

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season146 days

Annual Rainfall22.3 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,134 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)343 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K377

Property Crime /100K397

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town21 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyStrong