Special Interest
Housing in Lemhi County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lemhi County averages $754/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Idaho median of $1,238 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 45% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lemhi County FMR Area are $887 for a studio, $906 for 1‑bedroom, $1,018 for 2‑bedroom, $1,416 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,708 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $264 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lemhi County shows a 35% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lemhi County was 4.3% in 2024, compared to Idaho at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
