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Salmon, ID

Salmon, ID.

Population: 6,590 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$356,333
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+35.9%
10-year appreciation
+146.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$356,333
House Price Index
629.4 (-1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
11

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
landslide, lightning, wildfire

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.2 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
32
Days with Good air quality
251

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Hole National Battlefield (35 mi)
Nearest airport
Lemhi County Airport (SMN) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lemhi County Airport (SMN) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+123 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$1,231
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
69.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,927
Average weekly wage
$829
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
43

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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