Lewis County Property Taxes
Lewis County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$112/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.67%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$202,400
State avg ▼ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,470
$123/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,231
$103/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#39
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lewis County, Idaho
Lewis County's taxes exceed national average
Lewis County's effective tax rate of 0.666% is among the nation's highest, with a median property tax of $1,348—roughly half the national median of $2,690. However, the county's lower home values explain this rate difference.
Highest effective rate in Idaho
At 0.666%, Lewis County's effective tax rate is the second-highest in the state, significantly above Idaho's average of 0.508%. The county ranks among the most heavily taxed statewide.
One of the region's highest tax burdens
Lewis County's 0.666% rate trails only Latah County (0.681%) in the region, exceeding Jerome County (0.639%) and all other nearby counties. The county carries a notably heavy tax load despite lower-priced homes.
Annual taxes: $1,348 on median home
With a median home value of $202,400, Lewis County homeowners pay approximately $1,348 per year in property taxes. At roughly $112 monthly, this represents a substantial portion of housing costs given the county's lower property values.
Assessment accuracy critical in high-rate county
Lewis County's high effective rate means even modest overassessments translate into meaningful annual overpayments. Filing an appeal or requesting a professional assessment review is particularly worthwhile in a county with such elevated tax rates.
How Lewis County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lewis County
0.67%
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.