Lincoln County Property Taxes
Lincoln County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
35.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$83/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.48%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$206,700
State avg ▼ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$975
$81/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,017
$85/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#18
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lincoln County, Idaho
Lincoln County: tax-friendly by national standards
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.479% yields a median property tax of $991—63% below the national median of $2,690. The county ranks comfortably in the bottom third nationally for tax burden.
Just below Idaho's state average
At 0.479%, Lincoln County's effective rate sits marginally below Idaho's state average of 0.508%. The county ranks in the lower-middle tier among Idaho's 44 counties for overall tax burden.
Lower taxes than most regional peers
Lincoln County's 0.479% rate beats Jerome County (0.639%), Lewis County (0.666%), and Latah County (0.681%), though slightly higher than Lemhi County (0.393%). The county offers competitive tax rates for the region.
Median annual property tax: $991
With a median home value of $206,700, typical Lincoln County homeowners pay approximately $991 per year in property taxes. That's about $83 monthly—among the lowest recurring housing costs statewide.
Small savings compound over time
Even in a relatively tax-friendly county, a $100-200 annual overpayment adds up to thousands over a homeowner's lifetime. Take time to verify your assessment, especially if you've owned your home through recent market fluctuations.
How Lincoln County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lincoln County
0.48%
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.