Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Idaho Property Taxes
The average Idaho homeowner pays $2,038 a year at an effective rate of 0.49%, 2% above the U.S. average. Compare 44 counties below.
- $2,038
- Avg median tax
- 0.49%
- Effective rate
- #45 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 44
- Counties
The verdict
The average Idaho homeowner pays $2,038 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.49%, the #45 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $2,038
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.49%
- Statewide effective rate
- #45 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 44
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($418,600). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Idaho is $2,038/year, which is 2% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.49% on a median home value of $418,600. Taxes range from $713 in Clark County to $2,778 in Blaine County.
What This Data Tells Us About Idaho
The statewide average property tax in Idaho is $2,038 per year, 2% above the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 0.49% on a median home value of $418,600 reflects how Idaho's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 44 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within Idaho, median annual tax ranges from $713 in Clark County (effective rate 0.33%) to $2,778 in Blaine County (effective rate 0.38%). Median home values in Idaho ($418,600) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Idaho compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Idaho has a higher effective property tax rate than 12% of U.S. states, ranking #45 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.49% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Idaho has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Idaho or any other state.
All Counties in Idaho (44)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine County | $2,778 | 0.38% | $735,300 |
| Ada County | $2,655 | 0.52% | $512,300 |
| Nez Perce County | $2,609 | 0.78% | $334,700 |
| Latah County | $2,368 | 0.64% | $368,600 |
| Kootenai County | $2,267 | 0.44% | $518,700 |
| Teton County | $2,143 | 0.31% | $690,500 |
| Twin Falls County | $2,066 | 0.61% | $337,900 |
| Canyon County | $2,011 | 0.52% | $390,000 |
| Madison County | $2,001 | 0.48% | $414,800 |
| Valley County | $1,964 | 0.30% | $657,000 |
| Bannock County | $1,920 | 0.64% | $300,700 |
| Bonneville County | $1,858 | 0.50% | $368,800 |
| Bonner County | $1,847 | 0.38% | $487,900 |
| Jefferson County | $1,824 | 0.45% | $408,400 |
| Jerome County | $1,725 | 0.63% | $271,800 |
| Elmore County | $1,701 | 0.54% | $316,500 |
| Boise County | $1,611 | 0.34% | $476,100 |
| Boundary County | $1,595 | 0.39% | $410,500 |
| Power County | $1,496 | 0.70% | $212,900 |
| Franklin County | $1,482 | 0.40% | $372,600 |
| Bingham County | $1,477 | 0.50% | $293,300 |
| Benewah County | $1,443 | 0.49% | $293,500 |
| Clearwater County | $1,443 | 0.54% | $268,200 |
| Owyhee County | $1,432 | 0.40% | $359,800 |
| Gem County | $1,418 | 0.33% | $428,700 |
| Fremont County | $1,398 | 0.44% | $314,200 |
| Washington County | $1,371 | 0.49% | $278,100 |
| Adams County | $1,359 | 0.36% | $376,500 |
| Payette County | $1,357 | 0.40% | $341,800 |
| Caribou County | $1,341 | 0.56% | $241,500 |
| Lewis County | $1,341 | 0.60% | $225,300 |
| Shoshone County | $1,334 | 0.50% | $267,400 |
| Gooding County | $1,279 | 0.51% | $250,900 |
| Minidoka County | $1,261 | 0.48% | $262,600 |
| Oneida County | $1,207 | 0.44% | $272,000 |
| Cassia County | $1,166 | 0.41% | $284,600 |
| Lemhi County | $1,156 | 0.35% | $326,100 |
| Camas County | $1,132 | 0.37% | $304,000 |
| Bear Lake County | $1,116 | 0.41% | $275,000 |
| Custer County | $1,112 | 0.29% | $381,700 |
| Lincoln County | $1,092 | 0.43% | $255,600 |
| Butte County | $1,061 | 0.49% | $217,600 |
| Idaho County | $995 | 0.32% | $310,200 |
| Clark County | $713 | 0.33% | $216,900 |
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Idaho. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.