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Bovill’s story
Bovill in pictures
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
BovillID
A town of 107. Public schools that outperform most of Idaho.
Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
107
residents
Median home value
$158K
Census ACS
Household income
$39K
median
Median age
52.8
years
Jobs based here
9
A commuter town
What makes Bovill stand out
The 2 things Bovill does most differently from other towns.
Small town
107 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Bovill’s report card
Now in Bovill
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Residents weigh in
Live in Bovill? Is a B+ for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Bovill’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →58°
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
H 0° · L 45°
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bovill. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Bovill
Most working residents leave Bovill for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Moscow (21%), Deary (15%) and Pullman (11%). Half commute less than 31 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Bovill1%
Moscow21%
Deary15%
Pullman11%
Lewiston8%
31 mi
median commute distance
9
jobs based in Bovill
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Bovill’s public schools outperform 70% of Idaho districts
The public schools Bovill’s kids attend outperform 70% of Idaho’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovill Elementary School | PK–3 | 60 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ID on state testsAll 1 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Bovill has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–38°
Spring33–57°
Summer46–79°
Fall34–58°
Sep 23
typical first frost
May 16
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Bovill is
Bovill beats the Idaho average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
32 measures vs. Idaho
11 better15 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Bovill | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.1% | 16.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7% | 10.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.9% | 8.3% |
Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics
26.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Bovill for work
Where Bovill’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
9jobs based in Bovill
1%of working residents work in town
31 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
3 places in Bovill on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Bovill
City in Idaho, United States
Bovill is a city in Latah County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bovill had a population of 191.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 191
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,874 ft
- ZIP code
- 83806
- Area code
- 208
More about Bovill
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