Power County

ID · Pop. 184,841 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Power County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 184,841.

$/Acre: $11,188

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 121 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 466.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.32%

Combined Sales Tax6.32%

Cost of Living Index90.7

Median Household Income$94,192

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,188

Median Home Price$568K

Acres for Sale3753

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season121 days

Annual Rainfall32 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,247 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)102 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K279

Property Crime /100K189

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak