What are the schools like in Buhl, ID?

Buhl is served primarily by BUHL JOINT DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.3:1.

What is the median household income in Buhl?

The median household income in Buhl, ID is $51,307 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Buhl, ID?

Buhl has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.2 inches.

Buhl, ID Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Buhl, ID affordable or expensive?

Buhl's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Buhl is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $166,600 and the median rent is $628 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Buhl, ID?

Buhl has a violent crime rate of 83.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 335.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Buhl, ID a Good Place to Live?

Buhl is a small town of 4,577 in Idaho, with a median household income of $51,307 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Buhl stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Buhl is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Buhl city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.8

Buhl's overall cost of living index is 88.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Buhl costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Buhl, ID	National Avg
Median Home Value	$166,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$628	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,307	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Buhl's violent crime rate is 83.9 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

83.9 /100k

Property Crime

335.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Buhl is served primarily by BUHL JOINT DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Buhl, ID	National Avg
School District	BUHL JOINT DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Buhl sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 10.2 inches of annual precipitation and 24.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Buhl, ID
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	10.2"
Annual Snowfall	24.2"

Demographics

Metric	Buhl, ID	National Avg
Population	4,577	—
Median Age	34.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Filer, ID 8 mi Castleford, ID 8 mi Wendell, ID 13 mi Jerome, ID 15 mi Twin Falls, ID 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Buhl

Buhl, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83316

Buhl vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buhl, ID affordable or expensive?

Buhl's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Buhl roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $166,600 and median rent is $628/month.

What is the crime rate in Buhl, ID?

Buhl's violent crime rate is 83.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 335.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Buhl?

Public schools in Buhl are operated by BUHL JOINT DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Buhl, ID a good place to live?

Buhl, ID has a population of 4,577, a median household income of $51,307, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Buhl?

Buhl averages 36.5°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.2 inches with about 24.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Buhl?

Buhl, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83316.

What is the population of Buhl?

The population of Buhl, Idaho is 4,577 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Buhl?

Key numbers for living in Buhl: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $166,600, median household income $51,307, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Buhl side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.