Clearwater County Property Taxes
Clearwater County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$121/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.60%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$240,800
State avg ▼ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,580
$132/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,375
$115/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#35
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Clearwater County, Idaho
Clearwater County taxes modest by national standards
At 0.601% effective rate, Clearwater County's property taxes remain roughly one-quarter the national median of $2,690 annually. This places the county in approximately the 35th percentile nationally—below the US average but higher than many rural peers.
Above-average taxes for Idaho standards
Clearwater County's 0.601% effective rate slightly exceeds Idaho's 0.508% state average, ranking it in the upper-middle tier statewide. The county's median property tax of $1,447 exceeds the state median by $82 annually.
Among the region's higher-taxed counties
Clearwater County's 0.601% rate ranks above most neighboring counties, comparable only to Elmore County (0.604%). Residents pay roughly $350 more annually than the state median property tax.
Annual tax bill on median home value
On a median home value of $240,800, Clearwater County homeowners typically pay about $1,447 per year in property taxes. With mortgage-related levies included, annual costs rise to approximately $1,580.
Challenge your assessment if costs seem high
Many homeowners in higher-tax counties are overassessed relative to comparable properties. Filing a formal assessment appeal can identify valuation errors and reduce your annual tax burden.
How Clearwater County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clearwater 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.