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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4 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Challis, ID.

Name	Year	Description
Challis, ID	2008	Cited five orange/redish lights flying horizontal in an arched formation over Challis&#44 Idaho.
Challis, ID	2008	Triangular formation of lights with fourth light out of formation traveling slowly and quietly.
Challis, ID	2005	A light flew across the sky to a blinking star&#44 then disappeard.
Challis, ID	2000	An enormous triangular silent object just floating 200 feet straight above us.