Lemhi County Property Taxes
Lemhi County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
27.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$92/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.39%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$282,100
State avg ▼ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,375
$115/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$778
$65/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#9
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lemhi County, Idaho
Lemhi County offers low national taxes
Lemhi County's effective tax rate of 0.393% produces a median property tax of just $1,109—59% below the national median of $2,690. The county ranks in the bottom quarter nationally for property tax burden.
Well below Idaho's state average
At 0.393%, Lemhi County's effective rate is substantially lower than Idaho's state average of 0.508%. The county ranks among the most tax-friendly in Idaho, placing it in the bottom tier statewide.
Among the lowest-taxed in the region
Lemhi County's 0.393% effective rate is surpassed only by Idaho County (0.342%) among nearby counties, with significantly lower taxes than Jerome County (0.639%) and Lewis County (0.666%). The county offers exceptional tax affordability.
Median tax payment: just $1,109 yearly
Lemhi County's median home value of $282,100 means typical homeowners pay approximately $1,109 annually in property taxes. That's roughly $92 monthly—one of the lowest monthly property tax obligations in Idaho.
Even low-tax counties benefit from appeals
While Lemhi County already offers favorable tax rates, assessment errors remain possible—and every dollar saved matters in a county with lower overall incomes. Review your assessment to ensure you're not overpaying, even in this tax-friendly area.
How Lemhi County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lemhi 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.