Challis, ID

Challis is a small town in Idaho with a population of 794. Residents earn $50,034 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

794 Population 403/sq mi density

$50,034 Median Income $25,310 per capita

$168,300 Home Value $318,710 Zillow

$635 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent

44°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

184 Violent Crime/100K 736 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$50,034 median income, 0.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$168,300 home value, $635/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

184 violent crimes/100K (52% below avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Explore Near Challis

Hot Springs

Natural geothermal hot springs from NOAA's geothermal database

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UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Bigfoot Sightings

Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization

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8 hot springs from NOAA geothermal data found near Challis, ID.

Name	Description
Beardsley Hot Springs
Cronks Canyon Hot Spring
Forge Creek Hot Springs
Foster Ranch Hot Springs
Little Antelope Flat Warm Spring
Lower Loon Creek Hot Spring
Mormon Ranch Warm Spring
Shower Bath Springs