Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 11.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,881 (32.9%) |
| Some College | 850 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 894 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 720 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,358 (23.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,028 ▼ 31% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $280,634 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $727/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,673 |
| Vacant Units | 1,329 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lemhi County is located in Idaho and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,158 residents. With a median age of 50.59, it is a mature county.
Lemhi County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,028 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Lemhi County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $280,634 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $727. Homeownership rates are high at 80.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lemhi County are primarily White (91.69%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Lemhi County, ID is a working-class area in Idaho. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83463 | Gibbonsville | 78 | $51,161 | $262,500 | — | 0.0% | 7.7% |
| 83464 | Leadore | 294 | $46,250 | $165,000 | $772 | 0.0% | 22.5% |
| 83465 | Lemhi | 78 | $46,250 | $237,500 | — | 11.1% | 45.5% |
| 83466 | North Fork | 83 | $98,304 | $384,000 | — | 0.0% | 34.7% |
| 83467 | Salmon | 6,874 | $52,433 | $277,800 | $722 | 3.8% | 36.5% |
| 83468 | Tendoy | 191 | $68,750 | $348,800 | $850 | 0.0% | 21.4% |