Chubbuck is a small city of 15,638 in Idaho, with a median household income of $69,992
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chubbuck stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Chubbuck is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chubbuck 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: 94.6
Chubbuck's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chubbuck costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chubbuck, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$287,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$931
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,992
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Chubbuck's violent crime rate is 265.1 per 100,000 residents
— 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
265.1 /100k
Property Crime
2686.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chubbuck is served primarily by THE ACADEMY INC..
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chubbuck, ID
National Avg
School District
THE ACADEMY INC.
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chubbuck sees average highs of 35.9°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 63.6 inches of snow per year.
Chubbuck's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chubbuck roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $287,800 and median rent is $931/month.
Chubbuck's violent crime rate is 265.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2686.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chubbuck are operated by THE ACADEMY INC..
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1. 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chubbuck, ID has a population of 15,638, a median household income of $69,992, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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.
Chubbuck averages 35.9°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches
with about 63.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Chubbuck, Idaho is 15,638 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chubbuck: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $287,800, median household income $69,992, crime index 93 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chubbuck side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
