Challis, ID
Living in Challis
Bikeability28
Walkability29
Commute100
Public Transit9
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports10
Hospitals100
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
758Population-643 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated
40%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate22%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone56%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$26kMedian Household Income-$4.7k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty
15 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office20%
Service44%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$329Median Monthly Rent-$88 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-33% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K12%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
LP gas8%
Utility gas2%
Wood32%
Crime
Violent Crime in Challis
United States45
Idaho30
Custer County6
Property Crime in Challis
United States48
Idaho49
Custer County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 13 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 41 | 1 | 4 |
| May | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 30 | 1 | 9 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Challis
Inland Flooding36
Tornado5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Challis, ID
Private Schools
Private Schools near Challis, ID
Salmon Sda School
50 miles, N
Pioneer Montessori School
58 miles, S
The Sage School
69 miles, S
Alzar School
88 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Challis, ID
The University of Montana-Western
92 miles, NE
Boise State University
116 miles, SW
Boise Bible College
118 miles, SW
Brigham Young University-Idaho
130 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Challis, ID
Steele Memorial Medical Center
49 miles, N
St Luke's Wood River Medical Center
59 miles, S
Lost Rivers Medical Center
76 miles, SE
Cascade Medical Center
90 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Challis, ID
Friedman Memorial Airport
69 miles, S
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
118 miles, SW
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
127 miles, SE
Bert Mooney Airport
131 miles, NE