Electricity rates in Salmon, ID
Salmon (3,036 people, Lemhi County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Idaho Power Co. pay about 12.84¢/kWh, 2% more than the Idaho average.
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Electric companies serving Salmon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.84¢ | $115 | 540K | 171 |
| Salmon River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.37¢ | $130 | 2,426 | 356 |
Power outages in Lemhi County right now
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Outage history in Lemhi County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 466 | 541 |
| Days with outages | 28 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 984 (26.4%) | 2,113 (56.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-21 | 2025-06-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (466 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Challis 10.4¢
- Sun Valley 12.8¢
- Ketchum 12.8¢
- McCall 12.8¢
- Hailey 12.8¢
- Bellevue 12.8¢
- Grangeville 12.7¢
- Kamiah 12.7¢
- Saint Anthony 13.5¢
- Sugar City 13.5¢
ZIP codes: 83467
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Salmon?
Most homes in Salmon get power from Idaho Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.84¢/kWh including all charges. The Idaho average is 12.65¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Salmon: Salmon River Electric Co-op (10.37¢).
What is the average electric bill in Salmon?
About $115 a month, based on 899 kWh a month (the average for Idaho Power Co. customers) at 12.84¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Salmon, ID?
2 utilities serve Salmon's ZIP codes: Idaho Power Co., Salmon River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Salmon?
In 2025, customers in Lemhi County averaged 9 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-12, when 2,113 customers (56.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.