Payette County

ID · Pop. 115,862 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Payette County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 115,862.

$/Acre: $6,547

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 113 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 145.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.3%

Combined Sales Tax6.3%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$45,899

Poverty Rate8.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,547

Median Home Price$411K

Acres for Sale1042

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season113 days

Annual Rainfall29.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,094 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)115 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K270

Property Crime /100K325

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak