Jefferson County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
14.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$152/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.45%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$408,400
State avg $355,261
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,986
$166/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,372
$114/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#23
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Jefferson County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.45%
0.00 percentage points below the state average
Typical bill
$1,824
$235 above the state median
State position
#23
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 44 Idaho counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jefferson County, Idaho
Jefferson County: near national tax average
Jefferson County's effective tax rate of 0.530% sits close to the national median, with residents paying $1,775 annually—just 34% below the national median property tax of $2,690. The county ranks near the national middle for overall tax burden.
Slightly above Idaho's state average
At 0.530%, Jefferson County's effective rate edges above Idaho's state average of 0.508%. The county ranks in the middle range among Idaho's 44 counties for property tax rates.
Higher taxes than most nearby counties
Jefferson County's $1,775 median tax exceeds Lemhi County ($1,109) and Lincoln County ($991), but trails Latah County ($2,333). The county sits in the moderate-to-high tier for the region.
Homeowners pay $1,775 annually on typical home
With a median home value of $335,000, typical Jefferson County property owners face annual taxes of roughly $1,775. That's about $148 monthly—solidly in line with rural Idaho averages.
Assessment reviews worth considering
Even homeowners in moderately taxed counties benefit from reviewing their assessments, as overvaluation can compound over years. A local property tax appeal could save hundreds if your home is assessed above fair market value.
How Jefferson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jefferson County
0.45%
Effective rate
Idaho Avg
0.45%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.