Elmore County, Idaho Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Idaho. Population: 7,087.
The median annual property tax in Elmore County is $1,680, which is 10% higher than the Idaho state average and 13% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.60% on a median home value of $278,300. Property taxes represent 2.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,680
+10% vs State
-13% vs US
Median Home Value
$278,300
-11% vs State
+32% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.60%
+18% vs State
-37% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,758
$147/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,576
$131/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 | $1,680 +12.4% | 0.60% |
| 2022 | $1,495 +9.4% | 0.64% |
| 2021 | $1,367 +7.0% | 0.77% |
| 2020 | $1,277 +5.9% | 0.78% |
| 2019 | $1,206 | 0.78% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,976
per year
Monthly Tax
$140
per month
Other Counties in Idaho
Camas County
Tax: $1,050/yr Rate: 0.42%
Jerome County
Tax: $1,623/yr Rate: 0.64%
Bonner County
Tax: $1,716/yr Rate: 0.40%
Bear Lake County
Tax: $1,061/yr Rate: 0.45%
Payette County
Tax: $1,353/yr Rate: 0.44%
Franklin County
Tax: $1,512/yr Rate: 0.50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Elmore County, Idaho? ▼
The median annual property tax in Elmore County is $1,680 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.60% on a median home value of $278,300.
How does Elmore County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Elmore County are 13% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.60% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Elmore County? ▼
In Elmore County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,758 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,576. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Elmore County? ▼
Property taxes in Elmore County represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $58,976. 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.