In Power County, Idaho the effective property tax rate is 0.82%. The median homeowner pays $1,577 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $191,200. That rate is the 2nd highest of the 44 Idaho counties with published data, and the 1597th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Power County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Idaho statewide average is 0.53%, so Power County is above it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $191,200 (county median) | $1,580 | $131 |
| $200,000 | $1,640 | $137 |
| $300,000 | $2,460 | $205 |
| $400,000 | $3,280 | $273 |
| $500,000 | $4,100 | $342 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $191,200 (44th highest in Idaho, 1329th highest nationally) and the median household income is $59,760. Homes cost about 3.2 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $729 a month. 74.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,102 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Idaho statewide median home value is $476,754.
Counties near Power County in the Idaho property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Nez Perce County | 0.87% | $291,300 |
| Power County | 0.82% | $191,200 |
| Bannock County | 0.72% | $267,200 |
| Latah County | 0.68% | $342,500 |
| Lewis County | 0.67% | $202,400 |
| Twin Falls County | 0.67% | $292,700 |
| Jerome County | 0.64% | $254,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Power County, Idaho?
The effective property tax rate is 0.82% of home value per year, the 2nd highest of 44 counties in Idaho (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Power County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.82%, about $2,460 a year (roughly $205 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Power County?
The median home value is $191,200 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Power County?
The median household income is $59,760 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).