Lincoln County Property Taxes

Lincoln County, Idaho

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

35.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$83/mo escrow

#18 of 44 counties in Idaho

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.48%

vs. Idaho Avg35.2% below
vs. National Avg63.2% below

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$991
Idaho State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Lincoln County

0.48%

Effective rate

Idaho Avg

0.49%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lincoln County, Idaho?
The effective property tax rate in Lincoln County, Idaho is 0.48%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Lincoln County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lincoln County is $991. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $975, while those without a mortgage pay $1,017.
How does Lincoln County compare to the Idaho average?
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.48% is lower than the Idaho state average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax in Lincoln County is $991, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Lincoln County, Idaho?
The median home value in Lincoln County, Idaho is $206,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Lincoln County a low property tax area in Idaho?
Yes — Lincoln County's effective property tax rate of 0.48% is below the Idaho average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax of $991 is also lower the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Lincoln County rank for property taxes in Idaho?
Lincoln County ranks #18 out of 44 counties in Idaho by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.48% and median annual tax of $991, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.