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Chubbuck’s story
Chubbuck in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
ChubbuckID
A town of 16,126. Public schools that outperform most of Idaho.
Population
16,126
+11.8% since 2010
Typical home
$386K
+1.5% in a year
Household income
$83K
median
Median age
35.9
years
Jobs based here
5,239
Balanced
What makes Chubbuck stand out
The 3 things Chubbuck does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Chubbuck has grown 11.8% since 2010
13,922 people in 2010; 16,126 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Chubbuck’s report card
SchoolsB+Beats 71% of ID districtsHealthB+Healthier than 75% of U.S. townsCommute4 miHalf of commuters travel lessHousing$386K19% below the ID typical homeSafetyC−Less crime than 21% of U.S. townsHazards17/100Very low risk of storm & flood damageClimate88°/17°Summer high · winter low · 39″ snowOutdoors3 miof trails · 1.8% conserved
Now in Chubbuck
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Chubbuck is #39 of 40 in ID for “Safest”. Fair?
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chubbuck. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Chubbuck’s public schools outperform 71% of Idaho districts
The public schools Chubbuck’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 71% of Idaho’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Academy | K–5 | 534 | A |
| Chubbuck Elementary School | PK–5 | 421 | A |
| Rulon M Ellis Elementary School | PK–5 | 352 | A− |
| Alpine Academy | 6–8 | 272 | Not graded |
| Portneuf Valley Technical and Career Center | 9–12 | — | Not graded |
| Gem Prep: Pocatello School | K–12 | 476 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ID on state tests and graduationAll 6 schools →
Health
Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Chubbuck beats the Idaho average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Idaho
3 better29 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Chubbuck | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12% | 16.2% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.9% | 3.3% |
Portneuf Medical Center
4.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
72nd
percentile among ID towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
About one in seven working residents works right in Chubbuck
Most working residents leave Chubbuck for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Pocatello (47%), Idaho Falls (9%) and Boise City (3%). Half commute less than 4 miles.
14%work in town
Where working residents work
In Chubbuck14%
Pocatello47%
Idaho Falls9%
Boise City3%
Blackfoot2%
4 mi
median commute distance
5,239
jobs based in Chubbuck
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Chubbuck home is worth about $386K
The typical Chubbuck home is worth about $386,000, up 1.5% in a year, 19% below the Idaho typical home.
$386KZillow home value
Typical home value
Chubbuck$386K
Idaho$479K
Market temperature
63
days on market
+1.5%
value change, 1 year
11
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 21% of U.S. towns
Chubbuck reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 79% report less.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Chubbuck2.7
Idaho2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Chubbuck16.3
Idaho6.2
U.S.15.5
21st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
2nd
percentile among ID towns
45
violent crimes reported in 2025
274
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.
17risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHeat waves
2
paid flood claims since 2009
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Chubbuck has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–35°
Spring33–59°
Summer50–84°
Fall33–61°
Sep 18
typical first frost
May 23
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
1.8% of Chubbuck is conserved land
2.8 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves.
1.8%conserved
1.8%
conserved · 83 of 4,509 acres
2.8 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Park Meadows | 0.7 mi | 9 |
| 2. Cotant Park | 0.6 mi | 21 |
| 3. Capell Park | 0.5 mi | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Chubbuck
City in Idaho, United States
Chubbuck is a city in Bannock County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Pocatello metropolitan area. The population was 15,570 at the 2020 census. Chubbuck is located immediately north of Pocatello, Idaho, and has opposed several consolidation proposals since the 1960s.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 15,570
- Area
- 4.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,472 ft
- Area code
- 208
Chubbuck’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Chubbuck.
PocatelloTyheeChubbuck