Kootenai County, Idaho Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Idaho. Population: 49,901.
The median annual property tax in Kootenai County is $2,203, which is 44% higher than the Idaho state average and 15% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.47% on a median home value of $467,400. Property taxes represent 2.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,203
+44% vs State
+15% vs US
Median Home Value
$467,400
+50% vs State
+121% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.47%
-8% vs State
-51% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,181
$182/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,252
$188/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,203 +9.0% | 0.47% |
| 2022 | $2,022 +11.1% | 0.50% |
| 2021 | $1,820 +4.4% | 0.55% |
| 2020 | $1,743 +12.0% | 0.59% |
| 2019 | $1,556 | 0.60% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$77,034
per year
Monthly Tax
$184
per month
Other Counties in Idaho
Adams County
Tax: $1,351/yr Rate: 0.41%
Fremont County
Tax: $1,360/yr Rate: 0.48%
Bingham County
Tax: $1,389/yr Rate: 0.54%
Bannock County
Tax: $1,918/yr Rate: 0.72%
Idaho County
Tax: $974/yr Rate: 0.34%
Clark County
Tax: $592/yr Rate: 0.29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Kootenai County, Idaho? ▼
The median annual property tax in Kootenai County is $2,203 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.47% on a median home value of $467,400.
How does Kootenai County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Kootenai County are 15% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.47% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Kootenai County? ▼
In Kootenai County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,181 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,252. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Kootenai County? ▼
Property taxes in Kootenai County represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $77,034. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data 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.