Owyhee County, Idaho is an area located in the southwestern part of the state. It is an agriculturally focused county, with a strong focus on cattle ranching and farming. Residents of Owyhee County have access to much lower rent prices than the national average; 2 bedroom rent is about $1,310 compared to $1,430 nationally. Grocery costs are also lower in Owyhee County as compared to the US with a grocery cost index of 92 versus 100 in the US. Local companies in Owyhee County include The Flying M Ranch, which specializes in livestock production and hay production, local dairy farms such as Triple H Dairy and Snake River Farms that produce award-winning cheeses and competitive rodeo horses respectively, and Canyon Wind Cattle Co., which sells high-quality beef throughout Idaho.
Owyhee County has an unemployment rate of 5.1%. The US average is 6.0%.
Owyhee County has seen the job market decrease by -1.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.4%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Owyhee County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Owyhee County is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Owyhee County is 7.4%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Owyhee County
- The average income of a Owyhee County resident is $24,760 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Owyhee County resident is $54,669 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.