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Salmon, ID
City in Lemhi County, Idaho.
Population
3,203
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,277
ZIP codes
0
Salmon and its ZIP codes
Salmon at a glance
- Salmon is about 55 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,844, 45% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,500 (44% below Idaho) and median rent is $590 a month.
Local data for Salmon, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salmon, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,844
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$235,500
Median rent
$590/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
12.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (585), German Americans (518), French Americans (196).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lemhi County. PPP loans are for Salmon.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,631
2,789 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,954
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.7M
FY 2026, $11,253 per person
How people get to work
Salmon, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 12.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salmon, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
333
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
31
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 11°F
9.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salmon, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Salmon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MTCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salmon, ID in?
- Salmon is in Lemhi County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Salmon, ID?
- About 3,203 people live in Salmon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salmon?
- Nearby places include Jackson, MT (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023