Utility Providers in Salmon, Idaho

Salmon is served by 13 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Lemhi County.

Lemhi County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Salmon vs. US average

Electricity
10.4¢/kWh
↓ 37% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 10% below ID state average (11.5¢)
Natural gas
$8.51/Mcf
↓ 41% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Salmon-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Salmon

Electricity$100-$149 (9.1¢–11.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$60/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Salmon heats its homes

1%
49%
50%

1% natural gas · 49% electricity · 50% other fuels

Electric rates in Salmon

Residential rates range from 9.1¢ to 11.6¢ per kWh.

Salmon
10.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Idaho Power Co, Salmon River Electric Coop Inc.

This is 37% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Salmon

Salmon has strong broadband coverage.

CusterTel
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber / DSL
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Fybercom LLC
120 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
40 Mbps
DSL

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 2 providers

Salmon River Electric Coop Inc

Water 5 providers

ELK BEND UNIT 1
SALMON RIVER MEADOWS MUTUAL WATER COMPAN
SUNSET HEIGHTS WATER DISTRICT
VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS

Sewer 1 provider

SALMON, CITY OF - SALMON WWTP

Internet 5 providers

CenturyLink
DSL up to 40 Mbps
CusterTel
Cable / Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Fybercom LLC
Fixed Wireless up to 120 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Salmon, ID

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.