Elmore County Property Taxes
Elmore County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
9.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$140/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.60%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$278,300
State avg ▼ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,758
$147/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,576
$131/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#36
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Elmore County, Idaho
Elmore County taxes modest by national standards
At 0.604% effective rate, Elmore County's property taxes remain roughly one-quarter the national median of $2,690 annually. This places the county near the 40th percentile nationally—below the US average but moderate for rural Idaho.
Slightly above Idaho's average tax burden
Elmore County's 0.604% effective rate exceeds Idaho's 0.508% state average, ranking it in the upper-middle tier statewide. The county's median property tax of $1,680 surpasses the state median by $151 annually.
Among the region's higher-taxed counties
Elmore County's 0.604% rate nearly ties Clearwater County (0.601%) for the region's highest effective rate. Residents pay roughly $370 more annually than the state median property tax.
Annual tax bill on median home value
On a median home value of $278,300, Elmore County homeowners typically pay about $1,680 per year in property taxes. With mortgage-related levies included, annual costs rise to approximately $1,758.
Challenge your assessment if costs seem high
Many homeowners in higher-taxed counties are overassessed relative to comparable market values. Requesting a formal property assessment review can uncover errors and potentially reduce your annual tax liability.
How Elmore County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Elmore 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.