Butte County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
35.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$82/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$195,800
State avg $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,141
$95/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$902
$75/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#23
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Butte County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.50%
0.01 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$986
$543 below the state median
State position
#23
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 44 Idaho counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Butte County, Idaho
Butte offers exceptional tax affordability
Butte County's 0.504% effective tax rate sits comfortably below the national median, and its median property tax of $986 represents just 37% of the national median of $2,690. This ultra-low bill places Butte in roughly the 25th percentile nationally—one of America's most tax-friendly counties.
Butte ranks near Idaho's bottom tier
At 0.504%, Butte County sits just slightly below Idaho's 0.508% state average, ranking it among the lowest-tax counties statewide. The median home value of just $195,800—the lowest among our eight surveyed counties—drives down tax bills despite a moderate effective rate.
Butte stands out for affordability
Butte's $986 median tax bill dramatically undercuts neighboring Camas County ($1,050) and Cassia County ($1,141), despite comparable or slightly higher tax rates. The difference lies in Butte's significantly lower median home values, making it an exceptional choice for budget-conscious homeowners.
Butte median tax just $986 yearly
The typical Butte County property valued at $195,800 carries an annual tax burden of only $986—the lowest among our surveyed counties. Even with mortgage-related assessments, Butte bills average $1,141, and free-and-clear owners pay closer to $902.
Don't skip appeals in rural areas
Rural counties like Butte sometimes struggle with outdated or scattered comparable data, potentially inflating assessments. If your property tax seems misaligned with the local market, file an appeal—even modest savings compound significantly on tight budgets.
How Butte County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Butte County
0.50%
Effective rate
Idaho Avg
0.49%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.