Gem County Property Taxes
Gem County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$120/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.39%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$367,300
State avg ▲ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,561
$130/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,355
$113/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#8
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Gem County, Idaho
Gem County taxes rank below the national median
At 0.393% effective rate, Gem County's property taxes run roughly one-seventh the national median of $2,690 annually. This places the county in approximately the 15th percentile nationally—among the most tax-friendly counties in America.
Well below Idaho's statewide average
Gem County's 0.393% effective rate sits considerably below Idaho's 0.508% state average, ranking it in the bottom quartile statewide. The county's median property tax of $1,443 trails the state median by $86 annually.
Among the region's lowest-taxed counties
Gem County's 0.393% rate ranks among the region's most favorable, surpassed only by Clark (0.292%) and Custer (0.305%). Residents save roughly $86 annually compared to the state median property tax.
Annual tax bill on median home value
On a median home value of $367,300, Gem County homeowners typically pay about $1,443 per year in property taxes. With mortgage-related levies included, annual costs rise to approximately $1,561.
Challenge your assessment if costs seem high
Even in low-tax counties, assessment errors can occur and boost your annual tax bill unnecessarily. Requesting a formal property assessment review can verify your home's valuation and potentially reduce your costs.
How Gem County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Gem County
0.39%
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.