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Chubbuck, ID


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Chubbuck, Idaho

Introduction to Chubbuck, Idaho

Chubbuck, Idaho, in Bannock county, is located 3 miles N of Pocatello, Idaho (center to center) and is 446 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city is located in the Pocatello metropolitan area. There are approximately 9,700 people in Chubbuck.

Chubbuck History

In the early 1800s, hunters and trappers visited the Chubbuck area for trading with the Indians. The first settlers were the Bannock and Shoshone Indians. John C. Fremont came to the area in 1843 and found it to be appropriate for agriculture. The city got its name from a railroad conductor called Earl Chubbuck. Formerly, it was called Chubbuck Beet Run, and later shortened to Chubbuck Siding. Eventually the city came to be known as Chubbuck.

Chubbuck and nearby Attractions

  • Pine Ridge Mall
  • Stuart Park
  • Idaho Museum of Natural History
  • Fort Hall

Things To Do In Chubbuck

Tourists in Chubbuck city can visit the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Fort Hall for their rich historical significance. Also, the Stuart Park offers a variety of recreational facilities that attract all the residents of the city. Tourists also find the Pine Ridge Mall to be a wonderful destination for shopping as well as hanging out.

Chubbuck Transportation

Pocatello Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Chubbuck Higher Education

Higher education facilities are offered by Idaho State University, Utah State University, Ricks College, and Weber State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Chubbuck Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Chubbuck Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%Chubbuck People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Chubbuck Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Chubbuck, ID

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity58
Well-Paid Single Men37
Female Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Women28
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income510
People in Middle Class or Better59
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime21

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