Latah County, Idaho Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Idaho. Population: 9,737.
The median annual property tax in Latah County is $2,333, which is 53% higher than the Idaho state average and 21% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $342,500. Property taxes represent 3.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,333
+53% vs State
+21% vs US
Median Home Value
$342,500
+10% vs State
+62% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.68%
+33% vs State
-28% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,499
$208/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,035
$170/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 | $2,333 +8.7% | 0.68% |
| 2022 | $2,147 +9.1% | 0.69% |
| 2021 | $1,968 +2.8% | 0.75% |
| 2020 | $1,915 +5.2% | 0.78% |
| 2019 | $1,821 | 0.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$65,179
per year
Monthly Tax
$194
per month
Other Counties in Idaho
Bear Lake County
Tax: $1,061/yr Rate: 0.45%
Ada County
Tax: $2,643/yr Rate: 0.56%
Elmore County
Tax: $1,680/yr Rate: 0.60%
Minidoka County
Tax: $1,218/yr Rate: 0.52%
Caribou County
Tax: $1,330/yr Rate: 0.60%
Kootenai County
Tax: $2,203/yr Rate: 0.47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Latah County, Idaho? ▼
The median annual property tax in Latah County is $2,333 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $342,500.
How does Latah County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Latah County are 21% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.68% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Latah County? ▼
In Latah County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,499 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,035. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Latah County? ▼
Property taxes in Latah County represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $65,179. 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.