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