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Salmon, ID

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Population
3,286
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,941 ft
Median Home Value
$235,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$590/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,844
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IdahoPopulation rankingHighest population places in IdahoNearest larger communityButte-Silver Bow, Montana78 miles away · 35,469 residents.

About Salmon

Salmon is a city and the county seat of Lemhi County, Idaho, situated at the confluence of the Salmon and Lemhi rivers. Historically positioned along the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition near the continental divide, the scenic mountain community of approximately 3,203 is served by the Salmon School District locally.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Property CrimeA+100.0rating

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