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Challis, Idaho

city · Custer County

At a glance

854
Population
$176,400
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$337,254
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-08
$539/mo
Median rent
60% below U.S. median
$40,750
Median household income
48% below U.S. median
12.7 min
Average commute
72.9%
Homes with broadband
84.59%
Locations with fiber available
1.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing24% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost53% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college92 mi
Nearest community college92 mi
Nearest technical college117 mi
High school graduates90.2%
College graduates18.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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