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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Power County, Idaho

Power County has an effective property tax rate of 0.70%. On the median home value of $212,900, that's roughly $1,496 per year. Median household income is $61,146.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.70%
median tax $1,496 ÷ median home $212,900
Median Home Value1
$212,900
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$61,146
per-capita $26,209
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$1,496
at 0.70% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricPower CountyIdaho (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.70%0.45%
Median home value1$212,900—
State income tax3top rate 5.30%top rate 5.30%
State sales tax36.03% combined6.03% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Power County, ID

Someone shopping for a home in Power County, Idaho, will find prices well below the national picture, with a median home value of $212,900. That price point brings an annual real-estate tax bill of about $1,496, based on an effective rate of 0.703%. While that rate sits above Idaho's statewide median of 0.446% and ranks second among the state's 44 counties, it still falls under the national median of 0.794%. Households here earn a median of $61,146, with per-capita income at $26,209. Rockland, the county's principal town, anchors a rural area where the combination of lower home values and a tax rate that trails much of the country keeps ownership within reach for many buyers. The trade-off is that taxes run high by Idaho standards, so a purchaser comparing this county with elsewhere in the state should weigh that difference against the affordable entry price.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Power County, ID?
The effective rate is 0.70% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.70% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($212,900), the estimated annual bill is about $1,496.
Is Power County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 0.45% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Power County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Power County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.