At a Glance
Median Income
$46,217
$24,953 per capita
Home Value
$192,600
Zillow: $366,823
Median Rent
$1,265/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
360/100K
1,261/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Buhl Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buhl's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buhl a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buhl residents earn a median household income of $46,217 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,953. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 238 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buhl is $192,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,823. Median rent is $1,265/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Buhl reports 360 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,261/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Buhl hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
74.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buhl has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population4,624
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,460/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,217
Per Capita$24,953
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$5,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A
Home Value$192,600
Rent$1,265
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$366,823
Housing Units1,872
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent360/100K
Property1,261/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault270/100K
Burglary293/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,579/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.2 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation3,774 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Buhl was founded in 1906.
The median home in Buhl was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 238 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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