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Salmon, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Lemhi County County
Salmon, ID
At a Glance
How Salmon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salmon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Salmon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Salmon residents earn a median household income of $40,875 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,404. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 455 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salmon is $198,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,485. Median rent is $584/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Salmon reports 541 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 541/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Salmon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salmon has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.