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Salmon, Idaho

city · Lemhi County

At a glance

3,203
Population
$235,500
Median home value (all homes)
22% below U.S. median
$355,014
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$590/mo
Median rent
56% below U.S. median
$42,844
Median household income
45% below U.S. median
12.5 min
Average commute
87.8%
Homes with broadband
2.72%
Locations with fiber available
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost54% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college61 mi
Nearest community college61 mi
Nearest technical college77 mi
High school graduates89.2%
College graduates19.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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