83344 Property Tax Rate
Murtaugh, Idaho · Part of Cassia County
Effective Tax Rate
0.44%
11% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$1,431
$119/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$1,431
Monthly
$119
Eff. Rate
0.44%
How ZIP 83344 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 83344
0.44%
Effective rate
Idaho Avg
0.50%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Idaho
Lower than 62% of ZIP codes in Idaho(38th percentile, 240 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 83344
Property owners in ZIP code 83344 (Murtaugh, Idaho) pay a median of $1,431/year in property taxes on homes valued at $323,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.44%, which is 12% below the Idaho state average of 0.50%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 83344 is approximately $119, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cassia County.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Idaho, 83344 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 83624 (0.44%) and 83255 (0.44%).
In Murtaugh, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $68,158, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
If you're considering purchasing a home in 83344, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Cassia County's tax assessor directly.
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 83344 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$119/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.06 percentage points below the Idaho average
Idaho average: 0.50%
Data confidence
Use cautionThe Census margin of error is $528, about 37% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Cassia County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$528. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 83344 is part of Cassia County, Idaho. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
View Cassia County on TaxByCounty →Similar ZIP Codes in Idaho
83624
-0.00%Grand View
0.44%
$1,190/yr
83255
-0.00%Moore
0.44%
$1,105/yr
83645
-0.00%Midvale
0.44%
$1,306/yr
83212
-0.00%Arbon
0.44%
$553/yr
83814
+0.00%Coeur d'Alene
0.45%
$2,314/yr
83845
-0.00%Moyie Springs
0.44%
$1,570/yr
83448
-0.00%Sugar City
0.44%
$1,453/yr
83261
-0.00%Paris
0.44%
$1,034/yr
83465
-0.01%Lemhi
0.44%
$1,036/yr
83821
-0.01%Coolin
0.44%
$2,500/yr
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.