Idaho County Property Taxes

Idaho County, Idaho

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

36.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$81/mo escrow

#4 of 44 counties in Idaho

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.34%

vs. Idaho Avg36.3% below
vs. National Avg63.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$284,600

State avg $311,932

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$971

$81/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$977

$81/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#4

of 44 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Idaho County, Idaho

Idaho County taxes rank low nationally

With an effective tax rate of 0.342%, Idaho County homeowners pay well below the national median property tax of $2,690. The county's median tax of just $974 places it in the bottom quartile nationwide for property tax burden.

One of Idaho's most tax-friendly counties

Idaho County's 0.342% effective rate is significantly below Idaho's state average of 0.508%. Among all Idaho counties, it ranks among the lowest tax burden counties in the state.

Lower taxes than most regional peers

Idaho County's median tax of $974 is lower than Latah County ($2,333) and Lewis County ($1,348), though slightly lower than Lemhi County ($1,109). The county offers one of the most favorable tax rates in central Idaho.

What your $284,600 home costs annually

The typical Idaho County homeowner with a median-valued property pays approximately $974 per year in property taxes. This translates to about $81 monthly—among the lowest recurring housing costs in the region.

Many homeowners could appeal assessments

Even in a tax-friendly county, assessment errors happen—and many property owners are overassessed relative to their peers. Consider reviewing your assessment or consulting a local property tax professional if your tax seems inconsistent with similar homes nearby.

How Idaho County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Idaho County$974
Idaho State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Idaho County

0.34%

Effective rate

Idaho Avg

0.49%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Idaho County, Idaho?
The effective property tax rate in Idaho County, Idaho is 0.34%. 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 Idaho County?
The median annual property tax payment in Idaho County is $974. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $971, while those without a mortgage pay $977.
How does Idaho County compare to the Idaho average?
Idaho County's effective tax rate of 0.34% is lower than the Idaho state average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax in Idaho County is $974, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Idaho County, Idaho?
The median home value in Idaho County, Idaho is $284,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Idaho County a low property tax area in Idaho?
Yes — Idaho County's effective property tax rate of 0.34% is below the Idaho average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax of $974 is also lower the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Idaho County rank for property taxes in Idaho?
Idaho County ranks #4 out of 44 counties in Idaho by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.34% and median annual tax of $974, 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.