Caribou County Property Taxes
Caribou County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
13% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$111/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.60%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$220,200
State avg ▼ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,348
$112/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,300
$108/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#37
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Caribou County, Idaho
Caribou taxes run highest among peers
Caribou County's 0.604% effective tax rate stands above both the national average and most Idaho counties, yet its median property tax of $1,330 remains 51% lower than the national median of $2,690. This paradox reflects Caribou's low median home value of $220,200, which keeps bills manageable despite a high tax rate.
Caribou has Idaho's highest tax rate
At 0.604%, Caribou County carries the highest effective property tax rate among Idaho's 44 counties, exceeding the state average of 0.508% by nearly 2 percentage points. This makes Caribou the state's most aggressive tax jurisdiction, though low property values cushion the impact.
Caribou significantly outpaces region
Caribou's 0.604% rate towers above neighboring Bannock and Bear Lake counties, representing a 12% to 14% premium over regional peers. Despite lower home values, Caribou's tax-rate advantage disappears when comparing actual dollar bills paid to neighbors.
Caribou median tax: $1,330 yearly
A typical Caribou County property valued at $220,200 generates annual taxes of $1,330, placing it near the middle of our surveyed counties. With mortgage assessments, bills rise to $1,348, while free-and-clear owners pay approximately $1,300.
Don't ignore assessment appeals
Even in high-rate counties, assessment errors create savings opportunities when challenged. If your Caribou property tax seems misaligned with local market sales, file a protest—the county assessor must justify valuations with comparable evidence.
How Caribou County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Caribou County
0.60%
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.