Salmon
City in Lemhi County, Idaho
Salmon is a city in Lemhi County, Idaho, with 3,119 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,944 ft (1,202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jackson, 27.1 miles NE.
- 3,119residents (2020 Census)
- 3,944 ftelevation · 1,202 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 1,243 / sq mipopulation density
- 83462ZIP code
About Salmon
Salmon is a city in Lemhi County, Idaho. The population was 3,119 at the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Lemhi County.
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Living in Salmon
- Median household income
- $42,844
- Median home value
- $235,500
- Median rent
- $590/mo
- Median age
- 46.8
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Salmon had 3,119 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,119 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,243 per sq mi (480 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salmon at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Lemhi County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,119 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.51 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,944 ft (1,202 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1744° N, 113.8948° W |
| ZIP code | 83462 |
| Official website | cityofsalmon.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1671650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salmon
- Jackson, MT27.1 mi NE
- Wisdom, MT37.1 mi NE
- Maverick Mountain, MT41.7 mi NE
- Grant, MT41.9 mi E
- Leadore43.0 mi SE
- Sula, MT46.5 mi N
- Challis49.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salmon
What county is Salmon in?
Salmon is in Lemhi County, Idaho.
What is the population of Salmon, ID?
3,119 people lived in Salmon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salmon, ID?
The ZIP code of Salmon is 83462.
What is the elevation of Salmon?
3,944 feet (1,202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salmon?
Jackson (27.1 mi), Wisdom (37.1 mi), Maverick Mountain (41.7 mi), Grant (41.9 mi), Leadore (43.0 mi).
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