Lemhi County Summary

Life in Lemhi County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lemhi County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lemhi County:

  • The population in Lemhi County is 8,043.

  • The median home value in Lemhi County is $361,772.

  • The median income in Lemhi County is $49,216.

  • The median rent in Lemhi County is $725.

  • The unemployment rate in Lemhi County is 3.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Lemhi County is 10.7%.

  • The average high in Lemhi County is 52.1° and there are 24.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lemhi County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lemhi County

Salmon, ID Population 3,147

Leadore, ID Population 132

Map Of Lemhi County

Lemhi County, ID Weather

  • The average high in Lemhi County is 52.1°.

  • There are 61.08 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 24.7 inches of rain each year with 34.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:56 hours of sun each day in Lemhi County.

StatLemhi County
Mean High52.1
Nice Days61.08
Rainfall24.7
Snowfall34.4
Sunny_hours4:56
52.1°
Average High
24.7
Inches of Rain

Lemhi County Photos

Salmon Id   Aerial
Source: Wikipedia User Sam Beebe | CC BY 2.0

Lemhi County Demographics

Population over time in Lemhi County

The current population in Lemhi County is 8,043. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,948 0.2%
2021 7,929 1.0%
2020 7,847 -

Gender in Lemhi County

  • Lemhi County is 47.4% female with 3,814 female residents.

  • Lemhi County is 52.6% male with 4,228 male residents.

Female
47.4% (3,814)
Male
52.6% (4,228)
Gender Lemhi County ID USA
Female 47.4% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 52.6% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lemhi County

Lemhi County is:

  • 92.2% White with 7,414 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 1 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 31 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 3 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 45 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 259 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.6% Hispanic with 286 Hispanic residents.

White
92.2% (7,414)
African American
0.0% (1)
American Indian
0.4% (31)
Asian
0.0% (3)
Hawaiian
0.0% (4)
Other
0.6% (45)
Two Or More
3.2% (259)
Hispanic
3.6% (286)

Table: Lemhi County By Race

Race Lemhi County ID USA
White 92.2% 80.1% 58.9%
African American 0.0% 0.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.6% 13.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Lemhi County, Idaho

  • 6.9% of households in Lemhi County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.1% of households in Lemhi County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Lemhi County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Lemhi County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Lemhi County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Lemhi County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Lemhi County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Lemhi County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Lemhi County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Lemhi County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.9% (553)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (413)
$15,000 to $24,999
19.1% (1,534)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.8% (546)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (1,051)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.1% (1,372)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (1,000)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.4% (915)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.2% (261)
$200,000 or more
4.9% (393)
Income Lemhi County ID USA
Less than $10,000 6.9% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 3.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 19.1% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.1% 19.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.4% 17.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.2% 7.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.9% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lemhi County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Lemhi County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lemhi County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Lemhi County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Lemhi County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Lemhi County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Lemhi County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lemhi County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lemhi County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Lemhi County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (241)
9-12th Grade
7% (563)
High School / GED
31% (2,493)
Some College
26% (2,091)
Associate's Degree
12% (965)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (1,045)
Master's Degree
7% (563)
Professional Degree
1% (80)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lemhi County ID USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 31% 26% 26%
Some College 26% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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