Owyhee County

ID · Pop. 129,570 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Owyhee County is a suburban county in ID with a population of approximately 129,570.

$/Acre: $2,635

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 100 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 83.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.64%

Combined Sales Tax6.64%

Cost of Living Index91.1

Median Household Income$44,088

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,635

Median Home Price$282K

Acres for Sale2778

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season100 days

Annual Rainfall21 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,778 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)241 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K346

Property Crime /100K294

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate