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Challis, ID

Challis, ID.

Population: 2,100 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$341,978
1-year appreciation
+12.3%
3-year appreciation
+20.1%
5-year appreciation
+40.4%
10-year appreciation
+156.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$341,978
House Price Index
629.4 (-1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
2

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
avalanche, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
7.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
8
Days with Good air quality
103

Amenities

Nearest airport
Challis Airport (CHL) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+27 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$784
Households with broadband internet
67.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,172
Average weekly wage
$734
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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