Lemhi County Property Tax Rate

Idaho

0.35%effective rate

Lemhi County, Idaho has an effective property tax rate of 0.35%, which is 62% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $326,100, homeowners pay approximately $1,156 per year in property taxes. Lemhi County ranks #37 out of 44 counties in Idaho for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,156

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$326,100

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.17%

Median income: $53,202

State Rank📍

#37

of 44 counties in ID

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,405

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$919

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Lemhi County pay on average $486 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Lemhi County Compares

Lemhi County
0.35%
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 Lemhi 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

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Estimate your annual property tax in Lemhi County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,050

$88/month · Rate: 0.35%

Quick Facts

Population8,249
Owner-Occupied58.6%
National Rank#2999 of 3,135
Median Income$53,202

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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.