Valley County

ID · Pop. 78,817 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Valley County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 78,817.

$/Acre: $4,716

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 127 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 154.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax1.75%

Combined Sales Tax7.75%

Cost of Living Index88.7

Median Household Income$40,058

Poverty Rate21.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,716

Median Home Price$295K

Acres for Sale2650

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season127 days

Annual Rainfall34.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,793 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)313 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K176

Property Crime /100K229

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak