Washington County

ID · Pop. 105,439 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in ID with a population of approximately 105,439.

$/Acre: $2,158
Property Tax: 0.63%
Growing Season: 112 days
Broadband: 79%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 60.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%
Local Sales Tax0.23%
Combined Sales Tax6.23%
Cost of Living Index88.5
Median Household Income$38,952
Poverty Rate14.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,158
Median Home Price$218K
Acres for Sale327
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season112 days
Annual Rainfall26.4 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low11°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation4,034 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado1/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)151 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K297
Property Crime /100K212
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City27 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%
Ag EconomyModerate