Madison County Property Taxes
Madison County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$151/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$365,000
State avg ▲ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,726
$144/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,922
$160/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#21
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Madison County, Idaho
Madison taxes rank below national median
Madison County's effective tax rate of 0.497% is well below the U.S. median of 0.71%, placing it in the lower third nationally for property tax burden. The median property tax here is $1,813, compared to the national median of $2,690—a $877 annual savings for a typical homeowner.
Among Idaho's most affordable counties
Madison County's 0.497% effective rate sits just slightly below Idaho's statewide average of 0.508%, ranking it in the middle tier among the state's 44 counties. The county's median property tax of $1,813 is $284 higher than the state median of $1,529, reflecting its higher median home values.
Lower taxes than Nez Perce, higher than Owyhee
Madison County pays significantly less than neighboring Nez Perce County, where homeowners face a 0.868% rate and $2,529 median tax. It's slightly pricier than adjacent Owyhee County at 0.481%, though both counties are considered affordable by regional standards.
Typical Madison home costs $1,813 yearly
On Madison County's median home value of $365,000, property owners pay approximately $1,813 in annual property taxes. For homeowners with mortgages, that effective tax is $1,726; without mortgages, it rises to $1,922.
Check your assessment for overvaluation
Many Madison County homeowners are paying taxes on properties assessed above true market value. If your property assessment seems high, you have the right to appeal—potentially saving hundreds annually.
How Madison County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Madison County
0.50%
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.