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Cost of living in Lemhi County, ID

Estimated monthly cost
$2,474/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 8,166 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $820 33%
Healthcare $480 19%
Groceries $331 13%
Transport $250 10%
Federal tax $249 10%
Energy $162 7%
State tax $122 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Lemhi County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$719
per month
1 bedroom
$820
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,256
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lemhi County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$52,057
per year
Individual earnings
$25,214
per year
Per capita
$33,896
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lemhi County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$282,100
Annual property tax
$1,109

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lemhi County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$110
per month · 11.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,944
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Lemhi County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Lemhi County

State and local tax rates for Idaho.

State income tax
5.8%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Lemhi County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
14.8 min
Drive alone
68.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
9.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lemhi County

What it costs to live in Lemhi County each month.

Single person
$2,474
per month
  • Rent $820
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $249
  • State tax $122
Couple
$3,734
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $522
  • State tax $252
Family
$6,190
per month
  • Rent $1,256
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $522
  • State tax $252

Frequently asked questions about Lemhi County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Lemhi County?

In Lemhi County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $820 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,256 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lemhi County?

In Lemhi County, ID, the average household income is $52,057 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $25,214 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Lemhi County?

The estimated cost of living in Lemhi County, ID is approximately $2,474 per month for a single person, $3,734 for a couple, $6,190 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Lemhi County?

The combined sales tax rate in Lemhi County, ID is 6.03%, which includes the Idaho state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.03%.

Is Lemhi County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lemhi County, ID would need approximately $2,474 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,057 per year ($4,338 per month). Lemhi County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Lemhi County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lemhi County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Lemhi County?

The average home value in Lemhi County, ID is $282,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,109, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lemhi County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources