Lemhi County, Idaho

Lemhi County
Lemhi County Courthouse in Salmon
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°58′N 113°57′W / 44.96°N 113.95°W / 44.96; -113.95
Country United States
State Idaho
FoundedJanuary 9, 1869
Named forFort Lemhi
SeatSalmon
Largest citySalmon
Area
 • Total4,569 sq mi (11,830 km2)
 • Land4,563 sq mi (11,820 km2)
 • Water5.4 sq mi (14 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,974
 • Density1.7/sq mi (0.67/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.lemhicountyidaho.org

Lemhi County is a county in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, 7,974 people lived there.[1] The county seat and largest city is Salmon.[2]

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

  • Carmen
  • Cobalt
  • Elk Bend
  • Gibbonsville
  • Lemhi
  • May
  • North Fork
  • Patterson
  • Shoup
  • Tendoy

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Lemhi County, Idaho". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.