Challis, ID is a small rural town of 891 people located in the heart of Idaho. The population density of Challis is 555 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square mile. Despite its small size, Challis has a lot to offer its residents and visitors alike. The local businesses include Bigwood Market for groceries, J&D's Bakery & Cafe for breakfast and lunch, Beckers Mercantile for general goods, and the Challis Fuel Center for gas and convenience items. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing on the Salmon River or at Yankee Fork Reservoir, hunting in the surrounding mountains or forests, camping at a nearby campground like Sunbeam Lake Campground or Ponderosa State Park. Other organizations in Challis include churches such as St Marks Episcopal Church and First Baptist Church as well as non-profits like Friends of Challis Library and Challis Senior Citizens Club. Sports fans can also cheer on their favorite teams during local sporting events like baseball games in the summer or basketball competitions throughout the school year.
The population in Challis is 891. There are 464 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Challis is 43.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Challis is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Challis
- 49.3% are married
- 14.9% are divorced
- 38.5% are married with children
- 5.8% have children, but are single
Race in Challis
- 88.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander