Tensed, ID Utility & Living Guide

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Tensed, ID Utility & Living Guide

Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.

Last updated: June 26, 2026
Total Utilities$305/mo
1BR Rent$1200/mo
Sales Tax7.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$320,000
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Idaho Power & Light
🔥 Gas

$50/mo

N/A - Electric only
💧 Water

$45/mo

Tensed Water Department
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Tensed Waste Management
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$305/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1200/mo
2 Bedrooms$1600/mo
3 Bedrooms$2100/mo
Median Home Price$320,000
Property Tax Rate1.2%
Avg Childcare/mo$1000

Tensed’s housing market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and apartments, with a range of prices from $200,000 to $500,000.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

105

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

+5% above national average

Groceries

102

Transportation

98

Healthcare

100

Childcare/mo

$1000

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7.5%
Property Tax Rate1.2%
<p>State X% + County Y% + City Z%</p>

Idaho income tax details: 6% state income tax rate, 7% county income tax rate, and 8% city income tax rate.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

50

Higher = safer
School Rating

6.5/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$1000/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+X% (growing/declining)
Political Climate
Red/Blue/Purple description of Tensed's politics
Business Momentum
High/Moderate/Low with key industries in Tensed, such as agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism
Top Local Concerns
Top 3 concerns: public transportation, local zoning, and environmental regulations
🚌 Transit for Families

Public transit accessibility in Tensed, Idaho, includes stroller-friendly sidewalks, park access, and elevator access in transit

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Best Neighborhoods for Families

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📰 Live Local News

Key local rules for residents in Tensed include zoning restrictions, building codes, and environmental regulations.

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📊 Tensed — Census & Demographic Data

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☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

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🏛️ Local Tax Details

Key ZIP code level tax info: property tax millage rates, any local surtaxes specific to Tensed county

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

Score 1-10 with explanation: Tensed's housing market and public services offer a mix of family-friendly infrastructure, including stroller-friendly sidewalks, park access, and elevator access in transit

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