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Market MapIdahoLemhi

Lemhi County

IdahoPopulation: 8,043
56
/100
Hold
#440 of 1,000 counties
#10 in Idaho (43 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$361,430
Median Home Price
55% above national median
$21,461/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
56/100
56
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
83/100

Based on 3.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
27/100

Price-to-income ratio of 7.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
8,043
Median Income
$49,216
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
7.3x
Less affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You rely on FHA-style financing: prices are stretched relative to local incomes

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
FremontID
58$442,847Est. pending—HoldView
IdahoID
57$346,731Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentLemhiID
56$361,430Est. pending—Hold
LewisID
56$276,747Est. pending—HoldView
Twin FallsID
55$367,566$1,6845.50%HoldView
PayetteID
53$397,852Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldLemhi is a neutral market.

Lemhi County in Idaho scores 56/100, ranking #440 of 1,000 US counties (top 58%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Lemhi with stronger cash flow

  • Twin Falls County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Lemhi

  • Lewis County, lower entry price
  • Idaho County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Lemhi vs Lewis for rentals
  • Lemhi vs Twin Falls for rentals
  • Lemhi vs Idaho for rentals
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