GilmoreAndPittsburgh-01, 1912
Leadore’s story
115 years in pictures
Census counts: 159 in 1950, 98 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1912 and 2 maps from 1956 on.
- 1911Leadore is settled
LeadoreID
This town of 99 people was settled in 1911.
Lemhi Pass · Photo: United States Forest Service · Public domain
Population
99
2025 Census estimate · +5.3% since 2020
Typical home
$366K
+9.8% in a year
Household income
$31K
median
Median age
50.0
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Leadore a good place to live?
25% of residents live below the poverty line in Leadore, above both the Idaho town median (12%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 60 Idaho towns we compare, none has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Leadore. Leadore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
99 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Leadore: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Leadore, and how to reach them.
PowerIdaho Power11.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Leadore’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Idaho you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLemhi County ClerkLemhi County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code8346483464 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Leadore.
Natural hazards
Very high risk in Leadore, with inland flooding at the top
Nearly three quarters of Leadore’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by wildfires at 12%. On expected storm and flood damage, Leadore sits above 94% of U.S. communities.
94risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Leadore’s kids attend
The public schools here belong to the South Lemhi District. Its one school is below. Leadore’s only public school teaches 100 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadore SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 100 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
The typical home in Leadore is valued at about $366K
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 9.8%.
$366KZillow home value
Typical home value
Leadore$366K
Idaho$477K
+9.8%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
The climate in Leadore brings four seasons and pleasant summers
Its typical July afternoon high comes in at 82°F.
82°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–31°
Spring27–52°
Summer43–78°
Fall28–55°
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
82°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Leadore is
15% of adults report frequent mental distress in Leadore. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Leadore is ahead of Idaho on 3 and behind on 5.
| Leadore | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Idaho
3 better24 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Leadore | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.2% | 16.2% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 69.1% | 61.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 6.2% |
Steele Memorial Medical Center
42.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Leadore
16pages on Leadore
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Leadore; the nearest are
The University of Montana-WesternUniversity or college · Public · Dillon, MT50.7 mi$6,670 in-state tuitionHighlands College of Montana TechCommunity college · Public · Butte, MT96.2 mi$4,130 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Leadore residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Idaho.
About Leadore
City in Idaho, United States
Leadore is a city in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Leadore had a population of 98.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 5,971 ft
- ZIP code
- 83464
- Area code
- 208
Questions about Leadore
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Leadore, ID a good place to live?
Leadore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.