Clearwater County property tax
Homeowners in Clearwater County, Idaho typically pay about 0.54% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,443 on a median home value of $268,200.
Typical effective rate
0.54%
higher than 80% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,443
per year
Median home value
$268,200
In ID
#9
of 44 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.54% — 43% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 10% higher than the Idaho median of 0.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,547 for mortgaged homes, $1,355 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 9th highest effective rate of 44 ranked Idaho counties; nationally it sits around the 20th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Clearwater County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.54%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Clearwater County, ID?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Clearwater County is 0.54% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,443) divided by the median home value ($268,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Clearwater County?
The median owner-occupied home in Clearwater County is valued at $268,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,443 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,547, versus $1,355 for homes without one.
How does Clearwater County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Clearwater County's effective rate is 10% higher than the Idaho median, ranking 9th of 44 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Idaho counties
Counties ranked closest to Clearwater County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Idaho counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Twin Falls County | 0.61% | $2,066 |
| 7 | Lewis County | 0.60% | $1,341 |
| 8 | Caribou County | 0.56% | $1,341 |
| 10 | Elmore County | 0.54% | $1,701 |
| 11 | Ada County | 0.52% | $2,655 |
| 12 | Canyon County | 0.52% | $2,011 |
Official data & resources for Clearwater County
- Clearwater County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Clearwater County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Clearwater County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.