Salmon School District 291, Idaho

Salmon School District 291 is a unified school district in Lemhi County, Idaho, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 7,545 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 2,894 sq mi (7,495 km²) of land.

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Salmon School District 291 in Idaho
McCall-Donnelly Joint School District 421South Lemhi School District 292
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,545 ± 183
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Lemhi County
Land area
2,894 sq mi (7,495 km²)
Median household income
$52,672 ± $4,088
Median home value
$328,000 ± $34,297
Water area
4.91 sq mi (12.7 km²)
State
Idaho
Census code (GEOID)
1602850
Coordinates (central point)
45.119820, -114.238819

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Salmon School District 291, largest first

  1. Salmon (city)3,203 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Darby K-12 Schools, Montana51 mi north
  2. Challis Joint School District 18152 mi south
  3. South Lemhi School District 29255 mi southeast
  4. McCall-Donnelly Joint School District 42161 mi west
  5. Mountain View School District 24476 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Salmon School District 291. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Salmon School District 291 before you rely on it.

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