Salmon, Idaho
Quick Statistics
Salmon is a community in Lemhi County, Idaho, home to about 3,203 people spread across 2.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $20,662 a year, and a typical home is worth about $235,500. About 27.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Idaho towns GeoStat tracks, Salmon ranks number 49 of 232 in population, number 197 in median household income, number 145 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Salmon typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 11°F. The area sees roughly 22 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wisdom, MT | 37.2 mi. | 110 |
| 2. | Leadore, ID | 43.0 mi. | 135 |
| 3. | Sula, MT | 46.5 mi. | 9 |
| 4. | Challis, ID | 49.0 mi. | 854 |
| 5. | Conner, MT | 53.2 mi. | 147 |
| 6. | Darby, MT | 60.3 mi. | 527 |
| 7. | Clayton, ID | 67.6 mi. | 0 |
| 8. | Charlos Heights, MT | 67.8 mi. | 163 |
What is the population of Salmon, Idaho?
Salmon has a population of about 3,203 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Salmon, Idaho in?
Salmon is located in Lemhi County, Idaho.
What is the median home value in Salmon, Idaho?
The median home value in Salmon is about $235,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Salmon, Idaho?
The median personal income in Salmon is about $20,662 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Salmon, Idaho?
Since 1950, 3 tornadoes have been recorded in Lemhi County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Salmon, Idaho?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 11 degrees, with around 22 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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