Salmon, Idaho
Salmon, Idaho | |
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| Motto: "The Birthplace of Sacajawea"[1] | |
 Location of Salmon in Lemhi County, Idaho. | |
| Coordinates: 45°10′41″N 113°54′10″W / 45.17806°N 113.90278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Lemhi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.544 sq mi (6.59 km2) |
| • Land | 2.509 sq mi (6.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.035 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,944 ft (1,202 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,119 |
| • Density | 1,226.02/sq mi (473.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 83467 |
| Area code | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-71650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0398084 |
| Website | www |
Salmon is a city in Lemhi County, Idaho. The population was 3,119 at the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Lemhi County.[4]
History
[edit]The Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed the Continental Divide at Lemhi Pass, 30 miles (48 km) to the southeast of Salmon. They followed the Salmon River through the present site of the city, then ascended the north fork of the river, at the present-day town named after the confluence, to cross into present-day Montana near Lost Trail Pass. The sole female in the party, Sacagawea, was born in the Lemhi Valley near Salmon.[5] The Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Educational Center was opened in Salmon in August 2003.
From 1910 to 1939, Salmon was the western terminus of the now-defunct Gilmore and Pittsburgh Railroad.
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The Owl Club in downtown Salmon, Idaho. -
Intersection. Salmon, Idaho.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 186 | — | |
| 1880 | 292 | 57.0% | |
| 1900 | 398 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,434 | 260.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,311 | −8.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,371 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,439 | 77.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,648 | 8.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,944 | 11.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,910 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,308 | 13.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,941 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,122 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,112 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,119 | 0.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
2020 census
[edit]At the 2020 census there were 3,119 people living in 1,263 households in the city, including 667 families. The population density was 1,226.02 inhabitants per square mile (473.4/km2). There were 1,635 housing units at an average density of 642.7 units per square mile (248.1 units/km2).
Of the 1,263 households, 38.5% were married couples living together, 38.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% had a male householder with no wife present. 26.0% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them, and 36.8% of households had individuals aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 people and the average family size was 3.63 people.
The median age was 43.3 years. 25.2% of residents were aged 19 or less; 27.0% were from 20 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.
Approximately, 98.9% of households speak English only, and 8.2% of residents are veterans. Of the population ages 25 and over, 90.0% were high school graduates or higher; 20.9% had earned a Bachelor's Degree or higher.
The racial makeup of the city was 91.3% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% African American, 1.6% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9%.[7]
The median household income was $45,130 and the median family income was $62,417. About 16.3% of the Salmon population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
Geography
[edit]Salmon is located at 45°10′41″N 113°54′10″W / 45.17806°N 113.90278°W (45.1743859, –113.8947636).[8] The elevation is 3,944 feet (1,202 m) above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.544 square miles (6.59 km2), of which, 2.509 square miles (6.50 km2) is land and 0.035 square miles (0.09 km2) is water.[8]
The famous Salmon River passes through Salmon; whitewater rafting, fishing, hunting, and others interested in outdoor recreation bring additional tourism and economic activity to Salmon. The Lemhi River flows into the Salmon River near downtown Salmon.
Climate
[edit]Salmon experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cold, dry winters and hot, slightly wetter summers. The hottest temperature recorded in Salmon was 106 °F (41.1 °C) on July 21, 1936, while the coldest temperature recorded was −37 °F (−38.3 °C) on January 23, 1930, and January 21, 1937.[9]
| Climate data for Salmon, Idaho, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1905–present | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 62 (17) |
68 (20) |
77 (25) |
89 (32) |
96 (36) |
103 (39) |
106 (41) |
103 (39) |
99 (37) |
87 (31) |
78 (26) |
62 (17) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 43.6 (6.4) |
50.1 (10.1) |
66.7 (19.3) |
77.1 (25.1) |
84.9 (29.4) |
92.2 (33.4) |
98.0 (36.7) |
96.1 (35.6) |
89.7 (32.1) |
76.9 (24.9) |
58.4 (14.7) |
46.0 (7.8) |
98.5 (36.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 28.2 (−2.1) |
35.8 (2.1) |
49.5 (9.7) |
58.7 (14.8) |
68.3 (20.2) |
75.7 (24.3) |
86.3 (30.2) |
84.8 (29.3) |
74.3 (23.5) |
58.4 (14.7) |
40.8 (4.9) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
57.5 (14.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 19.6 (−6.9) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
37.5 (3.1) |
45.2 (7.3) |
54.0 (12.2) |
61.0 (16.1) |
69.0 (20.6) |
66.7 (19.3) |
57.4 (14.1) |
44.6 (7.0) |
31.2 (−0.4) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
44.4 (6.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 11.0 (−11.7) |
16.3 (−8.7) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
39.7 (4.3) |
46.2 (7.9) |
51.6 (10.9) |
48.7 (9.3) |
40.6 (4.8) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
12.9 (−10.6) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −6.1 (−21.2) |
−0.6 (−18.1) |
14.5 (−9.7) |
21.8 (−5.7) |
28.1 (−2.2) |
34.6 (1.4) |
43.5 (6.4) |
40.7 (4.8) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
18.2 (−7.7) |
7.5 (−13.6) |
−3.4 (−19.7) |
−10.5 (−23.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −37 (−38) |
−35 (−37) |
−20 (−29) |
2 (−17) |
16 (−9) |
20 (−7) |
26 (−3) |
22 (−6) |
13 (−11) |
−3 (−19) |
−14 (−26) |
−32 (−36) |
−37 (−38) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.58 (15) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.47 (12) |
0.77 (20) |
1.29 (33) |
1.63 (41) |
0.77 (20) |
0.60 (15) |
0.79 (20) |
0.81 (21) |
0.67 (17) |
0.73 (19) |
9.48 (242.4) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.7 (17) |
3.8 (9.7) |
1.2 (3.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
3.3 (8.4) |
6.4 (16) |
22.0 (56) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.1 | 4.7 | 6.1 | 7.3 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 5.7 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 77.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 4.1 | 14.8 |
| Source 1: NOAA[10] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service[9] | |||||||||||||
Sports
[edit]While Salmon boasts a multitude of outdoor recreational and unorganized activities, the local community also has strong participation in youth sports programs, especially: Salmon Hockey Association, Salmon Soccer Association, Lemhi Youth Baseball, Lemhi Express Softball, and Little Savage Football. School-supported programs are provided in conjunction with Salmon Jr/Sr High School and include: wrestling, football, basketball, cross-country, track & field, baseball, softball, golf, volleyball, cheer, and rodeo.
Education
[edit]Salmon School District had 646 students enrolled in grades K-12 during Spring 2023.[11] Of which, 383 students were enrolled at Salmon Jr/Sr High School and 263 students were enrolled at Salmon Pioneer Elementary School. Salmon School District #291 operates:[12]
- Salmon Pioneer Elementary School (grades K-5)
- Salmon Junior/Senior High School (grades 6-12)
- Salmon Alternative School (grades 7-12)
- Salmon Juvenile Detention Center
Salmon School District is planning a realignment for students in grades 6-8. After years of work by the Salmon School Needs Assessment Committee, district residents passed a municipal school bond in May 2024 for $20 million to construct a new K-8 facility, which will replace Salmon Pioneer Elementary School.[13] The bond passed with 71.5% of the vote and will cover a majority of the project cost, which is estimated to be $29 million total including donations.[14] The new K-8 school is anticipated to be open during the 2026-2027 school year.
Salmon is also home to Fernwaters Charter School, which provides Kindergarten through 8th grade free public education.[15] Fernwaters Charter School had an enrollment of 74 students in grades 4-8 during Spring 2023.[16] Fernwaters Charter School is in the process of constructing a new, permanent facility through the use of private donations, remaining Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, and capital reserves.[17] The project is estimated at $3.6 million and is scheduled to be open in Fall 2026.
Salmon Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School is Salmon's only private school between grades K-12.[18] Salmon SDA Elementary provides private education to students in grades 1-8 and boasts a student:teacher ratio of 11:1.[19]
Media
[edit]Radio
[edit]KSRA (AM) 960 and KSRA-FM 92.7, both owned by Bitterroot Communications Inc. (Emily and Robert Goodrich), formerly Salmon River Communications, are licensed in Salmon. On April 4, 2024, Bitterroot Communications filed two applications with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for transfer of control to James and Sharon Infanger.[20]
Notable people
[edit]- J. D. Cannon, American actor, born in Salmon in 1922
- Dick Randolph, the first Libertarian elected to a U.S. state legislature; born in Salmon in 1936
- Sacagawea (also Sakakawea, Sacajawea; English pronunciation: /ˌsækədʒəˈwiːə/) (c. 1788 – December 20, 1812)
- Elmer Keith, creator of the .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .41 Magnum
- J.D. Folsom, former Miami Dolphins linebacker
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "City of Salmon, Idaho". City of Salmon, Idaho. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
wwwcensusgovwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Profile for Salmon, Idaho, ID". ePodunk. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "2023: GEO Geography Information". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Pocatello". National Weather Service. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Salmon-KSRA, ID". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "SALMON DISTRICT". Idaho State Department of Education. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "About the District". Salmon School District. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "Salmon Schools Needs Assessment Committee". Meta. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Ryan Suppe. "'Elated': Salmon celebrates successful school bond after 12 failed attempts". EastIdahoNews.com LLC. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "Fernwaters Charter School". Fernwaters Charter School. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, INC". Idaho State Department of Education. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "Permanent Facility". Fernwaters Charter School. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "About Us". Salmon SDA Elementary School. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "Salmon Sda School". Private School Review. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "FCC Applications". Bitterroot Communications. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
External links
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- City of Salmon Idaho Website Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more
- City-Data.com Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Salmon
- Salmon School District #291
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