Idaho Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 44 counties in ID.
The average median property tax in Idaho is $1,529/year, which is 20% below the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 0.51% on a median home value of $311,932. Taxes range from $592 in Clark County to $2,643 in Ada County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$1,529
-20% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$311,932
+47% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
0.51%
-46% vs US avg
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All Counties in Idaho (44)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ada County | $2,643 | 0.56% |
| Adams County | $1,351 | 0.41% |
| Bannock County | $1,918 | 0.72% |
| Bear Lake County | $1,061 | 0.45% |
| Benewah County | $1,407 | 0.55% |
| Bingham County | $1,389 | 0.54% |
| Blaine County | $2,563 | 0.39% |
| Boise County | $1,571 | 0.37% |
| Bonner County | $1,716 | 0.40% |
| Bonneville County | $1,811 | 0.55% |
| Boundary County | $1,433 | 0.42% |
| Butte County | $986 | 0.50% |
| Camas County | $1,050 | 0.42% |
| Canyon County | $1,996 | 0.57% |
| Caribou County | $1,330 | 0.60% |
| Cassia County | $1,141 | 0.44% |
| Clark County | $592 | 0.29% |
| Clearwater County | $1,447 | 0.60% |
| Custer County | $903 | 0.31% |
| Elmore County | $1,680 | 0.60% |
| Franklin County | $1,512 | 0.50% |
| Fremont County | $1,360 | 0.48% |
| Gem County | $1,443 | 0.39% |
| Gooding County | $1,223 | 0.53% |
| Idaho County | $974 | 0.34% |
| Jefferson County | $1,775 | 0.53% |
| Jerome County | $1,623 | 0.64% |
| Kootenai County | $2,203 | 0.47% |
| Latah County | $2,333 | 0.68% |
| Lemhi County | $1,109 | 0.39% |
| Lewis County | $1,348 | 0.67% |
| Lincoln County | $991 | 0.48% |
| Madison County | $1,813 | 0.50% |
| Minidoka County | $1,218 | 0.52% |
| Nez Perce County | $2,529 | 0.87% |
| Oneida County | $1,171 | 0.51% |
| Owyhee County | $1,355 | 0.48% |
| Payette County | $1,353 | 0.44% |
| Power County | $1,577 | 0.82% |
| Shoshone County | $1,273 | 0.57% |
| Teton County | $2,065 | 0.35% |
| Twin Falls County | $1,951 | 0.67% |
| Valley County | $1,778 | 0.30% |
| Washington County | $1,316 | 0.53% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Idaho? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Idaho is $1,529 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.51%.
How does Idaho compare to the national average? ▼
Idaho property taxes are 20% below the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $1,529 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Idaho has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Clark County has the lowest median property tax in Idaho at $592 per year with an effective rate of 0.29%. The highest is Ada County at $2,643.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.