Bannock County, Idaho Property Taxes
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Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Idaho. Population: 23,353.
The median annual property tax in Bannock County is $1,920, which is 21% higher than the Idaho state average and 4% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.64% on a median home value of $300,700. Property taxes represent 2.9% of the median household income in this county. All property tax data shown below is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, which aggregates self-reported tax payments from homeowner households across the county. This page includes tax trends over multiple years, comparisons with neighboring counties, and a rent-versus-own cost analysis.
What This Data Tells Us About Bannock County
Homeowners in Bannock County pay a median annual property tax of $1,920, which is 4% lower than the national median and 21% above the Idaho state average. The effective tax rate of 0.64% on a median home value of $300,700 reflects how the local assessment base and millage combine into an actual bill.
Property taxes in Bannock County represent about 2.9% of the median household income of $66,499, compared with a common national benchmark of 2% to 4%. Homeowners with a mortgage report a median of $1,969 in annual property tax while those without a mortgage report $1,836 — a gap that usually reflects differences in home value rather than differences in tax rate. Compared with 2023, the median tax bill changed by 0.1%, which tracks reassessment cycles and changes in the underlying home value distribution.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe the median homeowner household in Bannock County as reported to the Census Bureau — your own bill can differ based on your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and municipal overlays. Always consult your county assessor, tax collector, or a qualified professional before making decisions that depend on these numbers.
With vs Without Mortgage
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
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Bannock County vs Benchmarks
| Metric | Bannock County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Tax | $1,920 | $1,589 | $1,993 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.64% | 0.46% | 0.92% |
| Median Home Value | $300,700 | $355,261 | $227,791 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Tax-burden differences across rows reflect millage decisions, assessment-ratio practices, and the residential-vs-commercial mix of each tax base.
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Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,920 +0.1% | 0.64% |
| 2023 | $1,918 +4.1% | 0.72% |
| 2022 | $1,843 +13.5% | 0.79% |
| 2021 | $1,624 +5.2% | 0.88% |
| 2020 | $1,544 | 0.92% |
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the effective tax rate of 0.64% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Property taxes in Bannock County are below average, making it a more affordable area for homeowners.
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Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.
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