Bonner County
ID · Pop. 49,456 · Suburban County
Bonner County, Idaho covers 1,733 square miles with a population of 49,456 and a density of 28.5 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, wheat. A median home price of $433,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.4% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 133-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.9°F and average winter lows of 22.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 33.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Bonner General Hospital is 4.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 71% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.4% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Bonner General Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 4.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low poverty rate of 10.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 133-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- A median home price of $433,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- Broadband reaches only 71% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Bonner County, ID is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 47/100
- Median home price
- $433k
- Property tax
- 0.4%
- Growing season
- 133 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 33.9"
- Broadband
- 71%
- Nearest hospital
- Bonner General Hospital, 4.8 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
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Homesteading in Bonner County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Bonner County?
- Bonner County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 133-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.9°F, and average winter lows of 22.1°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $433,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.4%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 71% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Bonner General Hospital is 4.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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