Elmore County Property Tax Rate

Idaho

0.54%effective rate

Elmore County, Idaho has an effective property tax rate of 0.54%, which is 41% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $316,500, homeowners pay approximately $1,701 per year in property taxes. Elmore County ranks #10 out of 44 counties in Idaho for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,701

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$316,500

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.6%

Median income: $65,359

State Rank📍

#10

of 44 counties in ID

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,775

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,559

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Elmore County pay on average $216 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Elmore County Compares

Elmore County
0.54%
Idaho Average
0.49%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Idaho

Nez Perce
0.78%
Power
0.70%
Bannock
0.64%
Latah
0.64%
Jerome
0.63%
Twin Falls
0.61%
Lewis
0.60%
Caribou
0.56%

Idaho Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Elmore County homeowners

General Homestead

50% of assessed value or $125,000, whichever is less

Primary residence owners as of January 1

Circuit Breaker (Over 65/Disabled)

Up to $1,500 reduction in property taxes

Homeowners age 65+, disabled, widows/widowers, or blind; income limits apply

Disabled Veteran

Up to $1,500 reduction in property taxes

Veterans with 10%+ service-connected disability; income limits apply

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Elmore County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,620

$135/month · Rate: 0.54%

Quick Facts

Population29,321
Owner-Occupied59.2%
National Rank#2479 of 3,135
Median Income$65,359

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.