Challis, ID

Challis, Idaho

Challis, Idaho, in Custer county, is 116 miles NE of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 418 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 909.

The People and Families of Challis

In Challis, about 63% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Challis, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Challis had a median family income of $39,444.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Challis.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the city.

Challis Housing

Challis has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Challis the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Challis, 85% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Challis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Challis, ID

Comparing Challis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Challis Almanac

Challis Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Challis Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Challis, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Challis Public Libraries

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Challis High Schools (2004)

CHALLIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1110 BLUFF AVENUE
208-879-2255
Serves 266 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Challis Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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