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Is Chubbuck a Good Place to Live? Chubbuck, Idaho: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Chubbuck ranks #628 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #105 of 234 towns and #14 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+1.4%, #26 of 151) and low poverty (6%, #46 of 234), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Chubbuck by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Chubbuck's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Chubbuck?
Chubbuck's cost of living index is 88.9, 11% below the US level of 100 and #162 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,048/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $385,513, 19% below the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
| Measure | Chubbuck | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 88.9#162 of 1,308 | 95.5 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $385,513#592 of 1,187 | $478,744 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,197/mo#98 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $341,700#636 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,048/mo#262 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 4.1x#604 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 15.2%#67 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Chubbuck housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Chubbuck is in the Pocatello, ID metro.
Idaho housing market →Is Chubbuck safe?
Chubbuck recorded 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 15% below the US rate of 328 and 29% above Idaho's 217. That ranks #523 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #91 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Chubbuck Police Department. Property crime runs 1,654 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Chubbuck | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 280#523 of 1,085 | 217 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 1,654#550 of 1,085 | 605 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Chubbuck?
The median household in Chubbuck earns $82,977, in line with the US figure of $83,163 and 2% above Idaho ($81,166). 6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Chubbuck | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $82,977#565 of 1,312 | $81,166 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 6%#178 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | +1.4%#173 of 1,132 | +1.4% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Chubbuck?
The median resident of Chubbuck is 35.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 27.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #878 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Chubbuck | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 35.9 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 27.9%#878 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 72.5% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Chubbuck's schools and health?
Chubbuck's 4 public schools graduate 91% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 20.1 students per teacher and $8,426 spent per pupil. 32.2% of adults are obese and 8.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Chubbuck | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 91%#291 of 1,063 | 79.9% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 20.1#946 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $8,426#1187 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 32.2%#553 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 8.9%#197 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 16.9%#618 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 9.5%#589 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 1,551 students are enrolled in Chubbuck's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Chubbuck?
The average commute in Chubbuck is 17.1 minutes (Idaho 22.2); 1.9% of workers take transit and 10.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Chubbuck scores 7.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #1149 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 67.4°F and winters 27°F, with 11.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Chubbuck | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 17.1 min#144 of 1,312 | 22.2 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 6%#714 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 74.7% | 72.9% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.6% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 10.7% | 12.7% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.6#1149 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34.2 | 17.1 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 39 | 20.3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50.5 | 27.8 | 1.2 |
| Apr | 58.6 | 32.8 | 1.2 |
| May | 68.7 | 39.7 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 78.5 | 46 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 89.3 | 52.3 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 88.1 | 50.5 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 77.2 | 42.2 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 61.5 | 32.8 | 1 |
| Nov | 46.1 | 23.8 | 1 |
| Dec | 34.3 | 17.3 | 1.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Pocatello Rgnl Airport.
| Measure | Chubbuck | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 47°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 67.4°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 27°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 11.8 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Pocatello Rgnl Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Chubbuck?
Bannock County's air had a median air quality index of 36, and 89% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Bannock County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 60% of US counties.
| Measure | Chubbuck | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 36#161 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.14%#557 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Bannock County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Bannock County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.051% | 96% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.013% | 82% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0013% | 40% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.054% | 15% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Chubbuck compare with similar-size cities?
Chubbuck is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #105 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 16,126.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chubbuck, IDPop. 16,126 | #628 | 56.3 | $82,977 | $1,048/mo | 280 | 17.1 min |
| La Vista, NEPop. 16,563 | #382 | 60.4 | $81,961 | $1,317/mo | 67 | 20.2 min |
| Schofield Barracks, HIPop. 16,270 | #869 | 52.2 | $80,388 | $3,230/mo | no data | 10.6 min |
| Jamestown, NDPop. 15,787 | #813 | 53.2 | $56,554 | $773/mo | 133 | 10.9 min |
| Dayton, NVPop. 15,781 | #887 | 52.0 | $102,819 | $1,521/mo | no data | 30.8 min |
| Rutland, VTPop. 15,712 | #514 | 57.9 | $57,675 | $995/mo | 464 | 16 min |
| Mitchell, SDPop. 15,649 | #832 | 52.8 | $58,620 | $851/mo | 288 | 12.8 min |
| Clarksburg, WVPop. 15,549 | #1170 | 46.1 | $47,386 | $790/mo | 278 | 20.9 min |
| Glasgow, DEPop. 15,546 | #476 | 58.5 | $113,982 | $2,039/mo | no data | 29.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Chubbuck compare with the rest of Idaho?
Chubbuck ranks #14 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 56.3 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 2% above the Idaho median. Violent crime is 29% above the statewide rate. Homes are 19% below the typical Idaho home.
| City | Rank in ID | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, IDPop. 130,138 | #1 | 64.7 | $100,795 | $1,805/mo | 137 |
| Boise, IDPop. 237,242 | #2 | 64.4 | $83,904 | $1,446/mo | 289 |
| Eagle, IDPop. 32,855 | #3 | 62.6 | $122,894 | $1,765/mo | no data |
| Star, IDPop. 14,745 | #4 | 60.5 | $97,936 | $1,924/mo | no data |
| Moscow, IDPop. 26,286 | #5 | 60.3 | $57,022 | $927/mo | 37 |
| Coeur d'Alene, IDPop. 56,447 | #6 | 59.9 | $72,338 | $1,468/mo | 235 |
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #7 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data |
| Idaho Falls, IDPop. 67,725 | #8 | 59.0 | $73,110 | $1,075/mo | 301 |
| Nampa, IDPop. 110,319 | #9 | 58.6 | $74,279 | $1,420/mo | 310 |
| Lewiston, IDPop. 34,651 | #10 | 58.3 | $72,197 | $1,027/mo | 175 |
| Post Falls, IDPop. 43,391 | #11 | 58.0 | $82,183 | $1,469/mo | 168 |
| Caldwell, IDPop. 66,516 | #12 | 57.3 | $73,058 | $1,264/mo | 482 |
| Twin Falls, IDPop. 54,164 | #13 | 56.3 | $61,205 | $1,082/mo | 359 |
| Chubbuck, IDPop. 16,126 | #14 | 56.3 | $82,977 | $1,048/mo | 280 |
| Hayden, IDPop. 16,338 | #15 | 55.9 | $82,958 | $1,733/mo | no data |
| Pocatello, IDPop. 57,635 | #16 | 55.1 | $60,418 | $948/mo | 331 |
| Rexburg, IDPop. 40,543 | #17 | 54.9 | $50,617 | $1,004/mo | 49 |
| Ammon, IDPop. 19,064 | #18 | 52.2 | $86,121 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Jerome, IDPop. 12,930 | #19 | 50.4 | $66,894 | $947/mo | 356 |
| Mountain Home, IDPop. 16,493 | #20 | 48.0 | $63,125 | $1,155/mo | 193 |
All 20 Idaho cities we track, by overall score. Idaho statewide: median income $81,166, violent crime 217.3 per 100,000.
How is Chubbuck's score calculated?
Chubbuck scores 56.3 out of 100, #628 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Idaho's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Chubbuck. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
41.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Chubbuck's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
77.1 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Chubbuck. Similar-size median 56.5.
62.1 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Chubbuck's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
42.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Chubbuck's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
77.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Chubbuck. Similar-size median 50.8.
65.3 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Chubbuck. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
48.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Chubbuck. Similar-size median 48.3.
50.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Chubbuck's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
34.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
63.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Chubbuck's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Chubbuck has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Chubbuck
Is Chubbuck, ID a good place to live?
Chubbuck ranks #628 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #105 of 234 towns and #14 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+1.4%, #26 of 151) and low poverty (6%, #46 of 234), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Chubbuck?
Chubbuck's cost of living index is 88.9, 11% below the US level of 100 and #162 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,048/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $385,513, 19% below the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
What is the crime rate in Chubbuck?
Chubbuck recorded 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 15% below the US rate of 328 and 29% above Idaho's 217. That ranks #523 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #91 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Chubbuck Police Department. Property crime runs 1,654 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Chubbuck?
The median household in Chubbuck earns $82,977, in line with the US figure of $83,163 and 2% above Idaho ($81,166). 6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Chubbuck?
Median rent in Chubbuck is $1,048/mo (Census), #262 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,197/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 15.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Chubbuck?
The typical home value in Chubbuck is $385,513, up 1.5% in a year, against $478,744 for Idaho and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $341,700.
How are the public schools in Chubbuck?
Chubbuck's 4 public schools graduate 91% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 20.1 students per teacher and $8,426 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Chubbuck?
The average commute is 17.1 minutes, #144 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.2 minutes across Idaho. 6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Chubbuck?
Chubbuck averages 47°F over the year, 67.4°F in summer and 27°F in winter, with 11.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Chubbuck walkable?
Chubbuck scores 7.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1149 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Chubbuck at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Bannock County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 60% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Chubbuck?
Bannock County's air had a median air quality index of 36, and 89% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Chubbuck?
Chubbuck has 16,126 residents. The median resident of Chubbuck is 35.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 27.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #878 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Chubbuck compare with the rest of Idaho?
Chubbuck ranks #14 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 56.3 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 2% above the Idaho median. Violent crime is 29% above the statewide rate. Homes are 19% below the typical Idaho home.
What cities are similar in size to Chubbuck?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Chubbuck's population of 16,126 are La Vista, NE (#382 overall), Schofield Barracks, HI (#869 overall), Jamestown, ND (#813 overall), Dayton, NV (#887 overall), and Rutland, VT (#514 overall). Chubbuck is #628.