Jerome County Property Taxes
Jerome County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$135/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.64%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$254,000
State avg ▼ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,625
$135/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,621
$135/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#38
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jerome County, Idaho
Jerome County's taxes beat national median
Jerome County's effective rate of 0.639% yields a median property tax of $1,623—roughly 40% lower than the national median of $2,690. The county ranks in the lower-to-middle tier nationally for tax burden.
Above state average, but not by much
Jerome County's 0.639% rate exceeds Idaho's state average of 0.508%, making it one of the state's higher-taxed counties. The county ranks in the upper third among Idaho's 44 counties.
Higher effective rate than most peers
Jerome County's 0.639% rate tops nearby Kootenai County (0.471%), Lincoln County (0.479%), and Lemhi County (0.393%). Only Lewis County (0.666%) and Latah County (0.681%) exceed Jerome's effective rate in the region.
Median home costs $1,623 annually in taxes
On Jerome County's median home value of $254,000, homeowners owe approximately $1,623 per year in property taxes. That's roughly $135 monthly—reflecting the county's above-average but still reasonable rate.
Assessment errors are worth investigating
With Jerome County's higher-than-average effective rate, it's especially important to verify your assessment is accurate and competitive. An appeal could yield meaningful savings if your property is overvalued relative to comparable homes.
How Jerome County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jerome County
0.64%
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.