Custer County Property Taxes

Custer County, Idaho

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

40.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$75/mo escrow

#3 of 44 counties in Idaho

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.31%

vs. Idaho Avg40.9% below
vs. National Avg66.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$295,600

State avg $311,932

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,242

$104/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$755

$63/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#3

of 44 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Custer County, Idaho

Custer County taxes rank well below national median

With a 0.305% effective tax rate, Custer County homeowners pay roughly one-ninth the national median property tax of $2,690 annually. This places the county in the bottom 15th percentile nationally—among America's most tax-friendly counties.

Among Idaho's lowest-taxed counties

Custer County's 0.305% rate ranks in the bottom quartile statewide, well under Idaho's 0.508% state average. The county's median property tax of $903 trails the state median by $626 annually.

One of the region's lowest-taxed jurisdictions

Custer County's 0.305% rate ranks second-lowest among its neighbors, with only Clark County (0.292%) taxing less heavily. Residents save roughly $627 annually compared to the state median property tax.

Annual tax bill on median home value

On a median home value of $295,600, Custer County homeowners typically pay about $903 per year in property taxes. With mortgage-related levies included, annual costs rise to approximately $1,242.

Challenge your assessment if costs seem high

Even in historically low-tax counties, assessment errors occur and can inflate your tax burden. Submitting a formal assessment appeal can verify your home's valuation and potentially lower your annual costs.

How Custer County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Custer County$903
Idaho State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Custer County

0.31%

Effective rate

Idaho Avg

0.49%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Custer County, Idaho?
The effective property tax rate in Custer County, Idaho is 0.31%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Custer County?
The median annual property tax payment in Custer County is $903. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,242, while those without a mortgage pay $755.
How does Custer County compare to the Idaho average?
Custer County's effective tax rate of 0.31% is lower than the Idaho state average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax in Custer County is $903, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Custer County, Idaho?
The median home value in Custer County, Idaho is $295,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Custer County a low property tax area in Idaho?
Yes — Custer County's effective property tax rate of 0.31% is below the Idaho average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax of $903 is also lower the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Custer County rank for property taxes in Idaho?
Custer County ranks #3 out of 44 counties in Idaho by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.31% and median annual tax of $903, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.