Lemhi County, Idaho

county in Idaho, United States

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]

Lemhi County
Lemhi County Courthouse in Salmon
Lemhi County Courthouse in Salmon
Map of Idaho highlighting Lemhi County
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
Map of the United States highlighting 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

Communities

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Unincorporated communities

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References

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  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.