Idaho property tax
West region · 44 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Idaho has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.55% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -49.1% versus the US average of 1.08%, below the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $2,047 on a median home worth around $378,681. Idaho ranks #42 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Nez Perce County is highest at 0.87% and Clark County is lowest at 0.29%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Idaho property tax at a glance
| Figure | Idaho |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.55% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.50% |
| Typical median bill | $2,047 |
| Typical median home value | $378,681 |
| Versus US average rate | -49.1% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #42 |
| Counties | 44 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Idaho counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Idaho, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 44 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nez Perce County | $2,529 | $291,300 | 0.87% |
| 2 | Power County | $1,577 | $191,200 | 0.82% |
| 3 | Bannock County | $1,918 | $267,200 | 0.72% |
| 4 | Latah County | $2,333 | $342,500 | 0.68% |
| 5 | Twin Falls County | $1,951 | $292,700 | 0.67% |
| 6 | Lewis County | $1,348 | $202,400 | 0.67% |
| 7 | Jerome County | $1,623 | $254,000 | 0.64% |
| 8 | Caribou County | $1,330 | $220,200 | 0.60% |
| 9 | Elmore County | $1,680 | $278,300 | 0.60% |
| 10 | Clearwater County | $1,447 | $240,800 | 0.60% |
| 11 | Shoshone County | $1,273 | $222,700 | 0.57% |
| 12 | Canyon County | $1,996 | $350,300 | 0.57% |
| 13 | Ada County | $2,643 | $476,000 | 0.56% |
| 14 | Bonneville County | $1,811 | $327,000 | 0.55% |
| 15 | Benewah County | $1,407 | $255,800 | 0.55% |
| 16 | Bingham County | $1,389 | $258,000 | 0.54% |
| 17 | Jefferson County | $1,775 | $335,000 | 0.53% |
| 18 | Gooding County | $1,223 | $231,800 | 0.53% |
| 19 | Washington County | $1,316 | $250,300 | 0.53% |
| 20 | Minidoka County | $1,218 | $235,300 | 0.52% |
| 21 | Oneida County | $1,171 | $228,100 | 0.51% |
| 22 | Butte County | $986 | $195,800 | 0.50% |
| 23 | Franklin County | $1,512 | $304,000 | 0.50% |
| 24 | Madison County | $1,813 | $365,000 | 0.50% |
| 25 | Fremont County | $1,360 | $281,800 | 0.48% |
| 26 | Owyhee County | $1,355 | $281,600 | 0.48% |
| 27 | Lincoln County | $991 | $206,700 | 0.48% |
| 28 | Kootenai County | $2,203 | $467,400 | 0.47% |
| 29 | Bear Lake County | $1,061 | $234,200 | 0.45% |
| 30 | Cassia County | $1,141 | $257,300 | 0.44% |
| 31 | Payette County | $1,353 | $310,700 | 0.43% |
| 32 | Camas County | $1,050 | $248,900 | 0.42% |
| 33 | Boundary County | $1,433 | $344,100 | 0.42% |
| 34 | Adams County | $1,351 | $327,300 | 0.41% |
| 35 | Bonner County | $1,716 | $433,400 | 0.40% |
| 36 | Gem County | $1,443 | $367,300 | 0.39% |
| 37 | Lemhi County | $1,109 | $282,100 | 0.39% |
| 38 | Blaine County | $2,563 | $663,800 | 0.39% |
| 39 | Boise County | $1,571 | $424,100 | 0.37% |
| 40 | Teton County | $2,065 | $595,900 | 0.35% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Idaho compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho (this state) | 0.55% | $2,047 | -49.1% |
| West Virginia | 0.54% | $866 | -49.9% |
| Arizona | 0.54% | $1,882 | -50.4% |
| Louisiana | 0.53% | $1,174 | -50.6% |
| Wyoming | 0.57% | $1,794 | -47.1% |
| Utah | 0.53% | $2,397 | -51.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Idaho?
Idaho's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.55% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -49.1% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $2,047 on a $378,681 home. It ranks #42 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Idaho county has the highest property tax?
In Idaho, Nez Perce County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 0.87% (median tax $2,529). The lowest is Clark County at 0.29%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Idaho?
Idaho is low on property tax at a 0.55% effective rate, below the US average effective rate. The median Idaho home is worth about $378,681 and the median bill is around $2,047. Rates vary widely between its 44 counties.
How is the Idaho property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.50%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20