The Town FilesLemhi County, Idaho
8,249 people. The median home is worth $326,100 (typical Idaho town: $291,900) and the median household earns $53,202.
Towns in Lemhi County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon | 3,119 | $235,500 | $42,844 | 46.8 |
People and housing
| Lemhi County | Typical Idaho town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $326,100 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $754 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $53,202 | $66,924 |
| Median age | 53.3 | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Jobs and pay
2,720 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,342 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 333 storm events in Lemhi County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lemhi County has been included in 5 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 1, 2000 | Fire | DR-1341: Wildfires |
| February 16, 1984 | Snowstorm | DR-697: Ice Jams And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).