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Best Counties for Remote Workers in Idaho 2026

44 counties ranked by cost of living, income, safety, and disaster resilience.

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in Idaho

1Bear Lake County
63.3
2Caribou County
65.4
3Franklin County
59.6
4Fremont County
63.6
5Oneida County
59.3

All 44 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in Idaho

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Bear Lake County, ID7163.3
2Caribou County, ID6965.4
3Franklin County, ID6759.6
4Fremont County, ID6663.6
5Oneida County, ID6259.3
6Butte County, ID6263.2
7Teton County, ID6161.4
8Lincoln County, ID6053.9
9Boise County, ID6057.3
10Jefferson County, ID5952.8
11Boundary County, ID5856.6
12Idaho County, ID5760
13Lewis County, ID5655.5
14Clearwater County, ID5658.8
15Bingham County, ID5648.6
16Gem County, ID5654.9
17Power County, ID5648
18Gooding County, ID5547.5
19Minidoka County, ID5445.2
20Payette County, ID5449.3
21Blaine County, ID5459.1
22Washington County, ID5256.8
23Jerome County, ID5240.4
24Camas County, ID5256.5
25Cassia County, ID5047.4
26Lemhi County, ID5054.5
27Valley County, ID5054.3
28Owyhee County, ID4949.3
29Custer County, ID4859.8
30Adams County, ID4854.8
31Latah County, ID4852.6
32Benewah County, ID4746.5
33Clark County, ID4654.1
34Madison County, ID4553.7
35Ada County, ID4445.3
36Nez Perce County, ID4340.3
37Bonner County, ID4350.6
38Kootenai County, ID4245.2
39Elmore County, ID4242.5
40Twin Falls County, ID4139.5
41Bonneville County, ID4141.4
42Canyon County, ID3936.8
43Bannock County, ID3942.2
44Shoshone County, ID3747.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in Idaho?

Based on our analysis of cost of living, income, safety, and disaster risk, Bear Lake County ranks as the top remote work county in Idaho with a remote worker score of 71.

How many counties in Idaho are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 44 counties in Idaho for remote work suitability, scoring each on cost of living (30%), income (30%), safety (25%), and disaster risk (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.