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Challis, ID Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.9% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Challis is relatively small and affordable, with a mix of older homes and newer constructions. Rentals are limited, but prices are generally lower than in larger Idaho cities. Homeowners can expect to pay around 0.9% of their home’s value in property taxes annually.
Cost of Living
94
-6% below national average
105
88
120
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.9% |
| <p>State 6% + no County or City tax</p> | |
Idaho has a state income tax with a top rate of 6.925%, but no local income taxes are imposed in Challis
Family & Relocation
70
7/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Challis has limited public transportation, but its small size and walkable downtown area make it relatively easy to get around without a car, although stroller-friendly infrastructure is not always available
- Salmon River
- Land of the Yankee Fork State Park
- Challis Hot Springs
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📰 Live Local News
Challis has regulations regarding zoning, building permits, and environmental conservation, given its location near the Salmon-Challis National Forest
Financial Tools
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- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Challis — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
In Challis, utility costs tend to fluctuate with the seasons, with higher electricity bills in the winter due to heating needs and lower bills in the summer when temperatures are milder. However, the lack of air conditioning in many homes means summer utility bills are generally lower than in hotter parts of the country.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 83226 has a property tax millage rate of around 0.9%, with no local surtaxes imposed by Custer County or the City of Challis
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, Challis has some sidewalks and parks, but its infrastructure is not always stroller-friendly, and public transportation is limited, making a car necessary for many trips
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