Elmore County, ID property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Elmore County is 0.60%, above the Idaho median of 0.53% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,680 a year on a home worth $278,300.
- Effective rate
- 0.60%
- Median annual bill
- $1,680
- Median home value
- $278,300
- Rank in Idaho
- 10of 43
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,200 | $100 |
| $300,000 | $1,800 | $150 |
| $400,000 | $2,400 | $200 |
| $500,000 | $3,000 | $250 |
| $750,000 | $4,500 | $375 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,000 | $500 |
Elmore County compared with Idaho and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmore County | 0.60% | $1,680 | $278,300 |
| Idaho median | 0.53% | $2,006 | $376,000 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Elmore County, ID?
The median effective property tax rate in Elmore County is 0.60% of home value, above the Idaho median of 0.53% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,680 a year on a median home value of $278,300 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Elmore County?
About $2,400 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.60%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Elmore County compare with the rest of Idaho?
Elmore County ranks 10 of 43 Idaho counties by effective rate. The Idaho median is 0.53% and the median bill is $2,006.