Lemhi County , Idaho
Population: 8,166 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $52,057 Home $282,100 Rent $721/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,166 residents, Lemhi County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Idaho and neighboring counties alike.
$52,057
Median Income
household
$282,100
Home Value
median
$721/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $52,057 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,896 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
| Median Home Value | $282,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $721/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,166 |
| Median Age | 53.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 22.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
30.4%
Obesity
12.7%
Diabetes
13.4%
Smoking
29.1%
High Blood Pressure
26.3%
No Physical Activity
21.9%
Depression
31.4%
Insufficient Sleep
70.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 41.4 · 41th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
3.15
🔥 Wildfire
93.19
❄️ Winter Storm
21.93
🌍 Earthquake
53.47
☀️ Drought
14.38
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