At a Glance
Median Income
$58,179
$33,626 per capita
Home Value
$115,700
Zillow: $133,060
Median Rent
$1,032/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
16.2% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buhl residents earn a median household income of $58,179 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,626. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buhl is $115,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,060. Median rent is $1,032/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
17.0% of adults in Buhl hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buhl has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,013
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,179
Per Capita$33,626
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,700
Rent$1,032
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$133,060
Housing Units501
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain24.8 in/yr
Elevation1,475 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Buhl was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.