In Lemhi, Idaho, the median home price is $396,380, compared with the Idaho median of $472,624; median household income is $53,202; the population is 8,249; schools rate 4.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 231.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lemhi at a glance
Population
8,249
Median Household Income
$53,202
Typical Home Value
$396,380
School District Rating
4.9
Violent Crime Rate
231.0
Avg Commute Time
15.5
About Lemhi
Lemhi has a population of 8,249. The median home value is $396,380, 16% below the Idaho median. Median household income is $53,202 (32% below the Idaho median). The most populated towns are Salmon, Leadore, and Patterson.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lemhi
4 towns, by population.
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Lemhi at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lemhi?
- Lemhi has a population of 8,249 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lemhi?
- The median home value in Lemhi is $396,380. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lemhi?
- Median household income in Lemhi is $53,202 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lemhi in?
- Lemhi is in Idaho.
- How many towns are in Lemhi?
- Lemhi contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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