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USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Lemhi, Idaho 
There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Lemhi County is eligible for rural development USDA home loans.
The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Lemhi county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 68.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 18.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 26% and the area covered by water is 0.12%. The overall influence score for Lemhi is 8.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Lemhi, Idaho with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
Select from the above list of cities in Lemhi County. Cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties are highlighted in the drop down list. Alternatively, use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in Idaho.
Lemhi County is located in east-central Idaho and is the second least populous county in the state. As of 2019, the county had a population of 7,983, with an overall population density of just 2.7 people per square mile.
Demographically, Lemhi County is predominantly White (93.5%), followed by Native American (3.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%), and African American (1.2%). The median household income is approximately $38,000 and 24.6% of families live below the poverty line.
In terms of living conditions, many of the rural areas of Lemhi County are quite remote and lack basic amenities such as running water and electricity. There are only two towns in the entire county, Salmon City and Leadore. Both have a small population of less than 1,000 people each. The majority of residents live in small rural communities scattered throughout the county's mountainous terrain. Despite its rural location, there are several recreational activities available in the area, including camping, hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Lemhi, Idaho
Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Idaho USDA program details you can also contact:
IDAHO STATE OFFICEFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Idaho
(208) 378-5600 ext. 2
NORTHERN IDAHO AREA OFFICE
(208) 762-4939 Ext. 4
WESTERN IDAHO AREA OFFICE
(208) 459-0761 Ext. 4
CENTRAL IDAHO AREA OFFICE
(208) 733-5380 Ext. 4
EASTERN IDAHO AREA OFFICE
(208) 785-2090 x4
