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Population in 2022: 924 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.7%
Males: 486  (52.6%)
Females: 438  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

39.1 years
Idaho median age:

37.5 years

Zip codes: 83226.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,236 (it was $29,904 in 2000)
Challis:

$37,236
ID:

$72,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,848 (it was $15,803 in 2000)

Challis city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $236,858 (it was $70,800 in 2000)
Challis:

$236,858
ID:

$432,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $272,842; detached houses: $290,064; mobile homes: $148,280

Median gross rent in 2022: $634.

March 2022 cost of living index in Challis: 86.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 28.7%
(27.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)
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  • Races in Challis, ID (2022)
    • 72882.9%White alone
    • 758.5%Hispanic
    • 313.5%American Indian alone
    • 222.5%Other race alone
    • 131.5%Two or more races
    • 10.1%Asian alone

Races in Challis detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Idaho and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Challis, Idaho as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Challis is 84 to 1.


Crime rates in Challis by year

Type

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2011

2012

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2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(111.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(92.0)		1
(91.7)		0
(0.0)		1
(105.5)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		1
(111.7)		2
(183.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(92.5)		2
(191.4)		1
(96.9)		1
(96.9)		4
(378.4)		1
(92.0)		1
(91.7)		1
(94.1)		3
(316.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		2
(223.5)		0
(0.0)		6
(556.1)		0
(0.0)		4
(370.0)		2
(191.4)		7
(678.3)		2
(193.8)		3
(283.8)		1
(92.0)		2
(183.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(105.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		2
(223.5)		9
(823.4)		7
(648.7)		6
(553.5)		8
(740.1)		3
(287.1)		10
(969.0)		5
(484.5)		8
(756.9)		7
(644.0)		4
(367.0)		10
(940.7)		5
(527.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1
(111.7)		0
(0.0)		1
(92.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(95.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		4
(378.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(105.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(92.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index145.369.572.322.174.070.8105.652.3156.1124.2119.356.4184.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Challis, ID

Crime rate in Challis detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.15
Idaho average:

1.77
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Ancestries: American (14.2%), German (11.5%), Italian (10.7%), British (8.7%), Polish (4.5%), Irish (4.2%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5288 feet

Land area: 1.78 square miles.

Population density: 519 people per square mile   (low).

Challis, Idaho map

20 residents are foreign born (2.3% Latin America).

This city:

2.3%
Idaho:

5.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $824 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $503 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Boise, ID (117.3 miles , pop. 185,787).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (415.2 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (753.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Clayton, ID (4.4 miles),
Patterson, ID (5.0 miles ),
Stanley, ID (6.4 miles),
Leadore, ID (6.7 miles),
Salmon, ID (7.0 miles ),
Forney, ID (7.1 miles),
Mackay, ID (7.1 miles ),
Sun Valley, ID (7.6 miles )

Latitude: 44.50 N, Longitude: 114.23 W

Area code: 208

Distribution of median household income in Challis, ID in 2022
Distribution of house value in Challis, ID in 2022

Challis satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $65,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $114,200
  • 2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $93,000
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $118,600
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $70,300
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $71,000
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $123,200
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $5,000
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $68,600
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $69,200
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $37,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Challis, ID residents
Average permit cost in Challis, ID
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
Idaho:

3.1%
Most common industries in Challis, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (16.8%)
  • Educational services (13.2%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (27.8%)
  • Construction (15.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Utilities (4.7%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Food (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (22.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.0%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.9%)
  • Social assistance (6.3%)
  • Health care (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Challis, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Extraction workers (5.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.2%)
  • Construction laborers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)

Average climate in Challis, Idaho

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Challis-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Idaho state average. It is 1751% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 36.3 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 176.2 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 44.0 miles away from Challis center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 323.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/1984 at 09:46:30, a magnitude 5.8 (5.0 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.8 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 14.0 miles away from Challis center
On 10/29/1983 at 23:29:11, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.0 MS, 5.8 ML) earthquake occurred 16.6 miles away from Challis center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Custer County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Earthquake: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Challis topographic map

Airports and heliports located in Challis:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Challis:

  • Boise State University (about 117 miles; Boise, ID; Full-time enrollment: 16,774)
  • College of Western Idaho (about 129 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 6,300)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 131 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • Northwest Nazarene University (about 134 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 2,290)
  • College of Southern Idaho (about 134 miles; Twin Falls, ID; FT enrollment: 5,051)
  • Treasure Valley Community College (about 141 miles; Ontario, OR; FT enrollment: 2,055)
  • Idaho State University (about 145 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)

Public high school in Challis:

Public elementary/middle school in Challis:

See full list of schools located in Challis

Library in Challis:

  • CHALLIS PUBLIC (Operating income: $34,966; Location: 6TH AND MAIN ST; 15,017 books; 287 audio materials; 516 video materials; 51 state licensed databases; 30 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Ketchum is 117 miles not 57 miles and boise is 179 miles not 130

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Challis: Bureau of Land Management Challis Field Office (A), Challis Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: The Village Inn (On US Highway 93), Challis Motor Lodge & Lounge (Corner Of Main & Highway).

Custer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Challis and their reported violations in the past:

CHALLIS CITY OF (Population served: 847, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In JUL-2009
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUN-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-11-2006), Fed Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2006)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-11-2006), Fed Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2006)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Idaho:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.2%
Whole state:

69.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
9 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
4 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Challis (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Custer County Branch at Fourth And Main, branch established on 1943/01/01. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

For population 15 years and over in Challis:

Marital status in Challis, ID
  • Never married: 26.8%
  • Now married: 53.1%
  • Separated: 4.3%
  • Widowed: 1.4%
  • Divorced: 14.3%

For population 25 years and over in Challis:

  • High school or higher: 92.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
Idaho average:

11.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Challis
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Challis, ID (based on Custer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other1,1916
Evangelical Protestant2905
Catholic2482
Mainline Protestant282
None2,611-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

7.22 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

14.44 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

16.84 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Custer County:

7.9%
Idaho:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.5%
State:

25.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Challis:

50.8%
Idaho:

48.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Challis:

47.8%
Idaho:

45.7%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Idaho:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.2%
State:

21.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Challis:

9.6%
Idaho:

10.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Challis:

6.9
Idaho:

6.8

Overweight people:
Challis:

36.7%
Idaho:

33.4%

General health condition:
Challis:

57.4%
Idaho:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Challis:

76.7%
Idaho:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Challis, ID Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 2$12,843$77,0581$2,726
Financial Administration 1$4,668$56,0160$0
Local Libraries 0$0 5$6,384
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,300
Totals for Government 3$17,511$70,04411$10,410

Challis government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $304,000 ($329.00)
    General - Other: $304,000 ($329.00)
    Sewerage: $262,000 ($283.55)
    Regular Highways: $194,000 ($209.96)
    Solid Waste Management: $192,000 ($207.79)
    Water Utilities: $131,000 ($141.77)
    Police Protection: $72,000 ($77.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $61,000 ($66.02)
    Air Transportation: $32,000 ($34.63)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $17,000 ($18.40)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($5.41)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $369,000 ($399.35)
    Regular Highways: $163,000 ($176.41)
    Sewerage: $55,000 ($59.52)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $51,000 ($55.19)
    Water Utilities: $34,000 ($36.80)
    Air Transportation: $19,000 ($20.56)
    General - Other: $15,000 ($16.23)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($14.07)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $249,000 ($269.48)

Challis government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $251,000 ($271.65)
    Solid Waste Management: $188,000 ($203.46)
    Regular Highways: $70,000 ($75.76)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $2,000 ($2.16)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $68,000 ($73.59)
    General Revenue - Other: $17,000 ($18.40)
    Interest Earnings: $8,000 ($8.66)
    Sale of Property: $4,000 ($4.33)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($2.16)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $108,000 ($116.88)
  • State Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $84,000 ($90.91)
    General Local Government Support: $63,000 ($68.18)
  • Tax - Property: $488,000 ($528.14)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $8,000 ($8.66)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $8,000 ($8.66)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($2.16)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.16)

Challis government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $114,000 ($123.38)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $114,000 ($123.38)

Challis government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $667,000 ($721.86)
Businesses in Challis, ID
NameCountNameCount
FedEx1True Value1
H&R Block1U-Haul1

Strongest AM radio stations in Challis:

  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBSU (730 AM; 15 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZNR (690 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KGEM (1140 AM; 10 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KBGN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: NELSON M. AND KAREN E. WILSON)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Challis:

  • K204CC (88.7 FM; CHALLIS, ETC., ID; Owner: CHALLIS MISSION CHURCH)
  • KECH-FM (95.3 FM; SUN VALLEY, ID; Owner: ALPINE BROADCASTING LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYZK (107.5 FM; SUN VALLEY, ID; Owner: ALPINE BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KSKI-FM (103.7 FM; SUN VALLEY, ID; Owner: ALPINE BROADCASTING LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIKX (104.7 FM; KETCHUM, ID; Owner: AGM-IDAHO BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K216CY (91.1 FM; SUN VALLEY, ID; Owner: BOISE ST. UNIV., ID ST BD OF EDUCA.)
  • KWRV (91.9 FM; SUN VALLEY, ID; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • K209AQ (89.7 FM; CHALLIS, ETC., ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • K232CL (94.3 FM; CHALLIS, ID; Owner: NORTH CUSTER RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Challis:

  • K07VI (Channel 7; CHALLIS, ID; Owner: OREGON TRAIL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K05CJ (Channel 5; CHALLIS, ID; Owner: THE POST COMPANY)
  • K10AW (Channel 10; CHALLIS, ID; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - S.E. IDAHO TV, L.L.C.)
  • K12LS (Channel 12; CHALLIS & ELLIS, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))

Challis fatal accident list:

Jun 30, 2017 05:30 PM, Cr-Morgan Creek Rd, Lat: 44.650058, Lon: -114.214036, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 5, 2015 11:31 PM, Garden Creek Rd, 1st North St, Lat: 44.502172, Lon: -114.267289, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 15, 2015 08:46 PM, Us-93, Lat: 44.460550, Lon: -114.168169, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 8, 2012 06:52 AM, Us-93, Lat: 44.253406, Lon: -114.008947, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 7, 1976 07:45 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1
Aug 7, 1975 07:45 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.2mTotal length
  • $1,288,000Total costs
  • 6,945Total average daily traffic
  • 778Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,415Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Challis, ID - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Challis, ID

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Challis)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Challis, ID)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Challis, Pleasant Ave (Lat: 44.505250 Lon: -114.227639), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 35.1 m, Call Sign: WPQX956,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/2020, Expiration Date: 11/17/2030, Certifier: Dennis Thornock, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L St Nw Ste 300, Washington, DC 20037-1563, Phone: (202) 828-5519, Email:

  • Pahsimeroi, Grouse Peak Electronic Site, Section (Lat: 44.552500 Lon: -114.089444), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 16.8 m, Call Sign: WPQX957,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6715.62 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/2020, Expiration Date: 11/17/2030, Certifier: Dennis Thornock, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L St Nw Ste 300, Washington, DC 20037-1563, Phone: (202) 828-5519, Email:

  • Grouse Peak-K12LS, Grouse Peak-North (Lat: 44.552472 Lon: -114.090194), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQSY972,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6925.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/11/2013, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Ron Pisaneschi, Registrant: Idaho Public Television, 1455 North Orchard Street, Boise, ID 83706, Phone: (208) 373-7220, Fax: (208) 373-7245, Email:

  • CHALLIS, Main St (Lat: 44.505194 Lon: -114.227556), Structure height: 3.7 m, Overall height: 32.3 m, Call Sign: WBA890,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2112.40 MHz, 2125.20 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2010, Registrant: Kraskin, Lesse & Cosson, LLP, 2120 L Street, Nw Suite 520, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 296-8890, Fax: (202) 296-8893, Email:

  • GROUSE PEAK, 8.25 Mi Ne Of Challis (Lat: 44.530972 Lon: -114.077111), Type: Mast, Structure height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WBB782,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6835.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz... (+29 more), Grant Date: 08/02/2022, Expiration Date: 08/18/2032, Registrant: State Of Idaho, 700 South Stratford Drive, Building 6, Boise, ID 83720, Phone: (208) 288-4000, Fax: (208) 288-2605, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Challis County Courthouse, 211 Main Street (Lat: 44.507139 Lon: -114.230056), Call Sign: KNKP853, Licensee ID: L00001616,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.100 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2009, Registrant: Teton Communications, Inc., 545 Utah Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83402-0000


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Challis Municipal Airport (Lat: 44.527139 Lon: -114.218944), Type: Building, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: KRD8, Licensee ID: L00016110,
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.800 MHz, Grant Date: 11/20/1997, Expiration Date: 11/20/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/02/2003, Registrant: Middle Fork Aviation Inc, Challis Mun Airport Lots 2 & 3, Challis, ID 83226


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Challis)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

17 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Challis)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of fires - 22 took place in 2018, and the least - 4 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Challis, ID When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (54.5%), and Structure Fires (35.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Challis, ID
    • 11554.5%Outside Fires
    • 7435.1%Structure Fires
    • 2110.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Challis, ID
Most common first names in Challis, ID among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1774.8 years
Mary1086.2 years
George1078.7 years
Frank975.2 years
Charles968.8 years
John972.1 years
Helen778.3 years
Kenneth780.5 years
Margaret680.7 years
Donald679.8 years
Most common last names in Challis, ID among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson881.6 years
Piva881.9 years
Leuzinger773.4 years
Hammond676.3 years
Williams679.7 years
Burstedt588.2 years
Ebberts577.4 years
Corrigan568.6 years
Sullivan574.8 years
Miller480.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Challis, ID
  • 58.3%Electricity
  • 28.3%Wood
  • 13.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Challis, ID
  • 59.6%Electricity
  • 24.8%Wood
  • 9.9%Utility gas
  • 5.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Challis compared to Idaho state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 10 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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