Challis
Challis
About the neighborhood
Challis in Custer County, Idaho, offers a peaceful and serene environment with notably low noise levels and tranquil streets. The neighborhood features a diverse range of housing options, including single detached homes, mobile homes, lofts, and larger residences with four or more bedrooms, accommodating various needs and preferences. Many properties date back to the mid-20th century, imparting unique architectural character throughout the area. Grocery stores and several restaurants provide convenient access to daily essentials and dining options. While the terrain is hilly and bike lanes limited, the area remains welcoming with ample parking and easy access to roads for smooth transportation.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are a great transportation option in Challis. Getting around as a pedestrian is not very practical for residents in Challis as carrying out daily needs is challenging without a vehicle. The bicycle is a rather limited method of transportation in this census county division because the cycling infrastructure is not very extensive, and there is a significant amount of elevation changes.
Services
High schools and primary schools are not abundant in Challis, and thus may be a very long trip away. As far as eating is concerned, some, but not all, house buyers in this area will live within a short distance of the nearest supermarket. There are also a few options for those who appreciate close by restaurants.
Character
The character of Challis is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. Challis is especially quiet overall, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.0
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.2
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants3.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries4.0
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.6
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $17,802
- Median Household Income
- $25,750
Housing Type
- 63.8% SINGLE DETACHED
- 1.3% SEMI DETACHED
- 6.2% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 4.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 24.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 63.8%
- Semi detached
- 1.3%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 6.2%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 4.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 24.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 52.0%
- 0 to 4
- 2.4%
- 5 to 9
- 6.0%
- 10 to 14
- 7.0%
- 15 to 19
- 3.8%
- 20 to 24
- 2.3%
- 25 to 29
- 3.3%
- 30 to 34
- 3.3%
- 35 to 39
- 2.6%
- 40 to 44
- 4.9%
- 45 to 49
- 8.8%
- 50 to 54
- 8.6%
- 55 to 59
- 6.6%
- 60 to 64
- 4.4%
- 65 to 69
- 6.1%
- 70 to 74
- 17.3%
- 75 to 79
- 8.4%
- 80 to 84
- 0.4%
- 85 and over
- 3.7%
Education Level
- 19.3% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 27.0% HIGH SCHOOL
- 28.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 7.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 16.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 0.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.8% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 19.3%
- High School
- 27.0%
- Some college, no degree
- 28.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 7.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16.8%
- Master's degree
- 0.3%
- Professional degree
- 0.8%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 10.6% FOOT
- 0.3% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 75.1% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 10.6%
- Bike
- 0.3%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 75.1%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 14.0%
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