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Buhl, ID

Founded 1906Twin Falls CountyElev. 1,149 m
Population
4,624
Median home
$192,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Buhl

With about 4,624 residents, Buhl is one of Idaho's notable places. Buhl was founded in 1906 and sits in Twin Falls County. The median age is 35.5 and the median household income is $46,217. Homes carry a median value of $192,600, and about 79% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66.6%). Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
4,624
Median age
35.5
Median household income
$46,217
Per-capita income
$24,953
Poverty rate
7.2%
High-school grad or higher
74.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
25.8 min
Work from home
6.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White66.6%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Natural resources, construction & maintenance24.3%
Sales & office23.5%
Service21.8%
Management, business, science & arts20.8%
Production, transportation & material moving9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$192,600
Median gross rent
$1,265/mo
Owner-occupied
78.6%
Median year built
1964
Households
1,820
Avg. household size
2.5

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Buhl has 4 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading32%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BUHL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
WAKAPA ACADEMYHighGrades 912
BUHL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 68
POPPLEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime62% below national
Buhl148
Idaho243
United States386
59% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime58% below national
Buhl827
Idaho840
United States1,952
34% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Buhl Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Buhl.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Twin Falls County
Winter weatherRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Buhl is in Twin Falls County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Buhl was founded in 1906 and sits in Twin Falls County. Elevation ~1,149 m.

Map of Buhl
Buhl, ID
Where Buhl is
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Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Schick, Henry, BarnBowlby, T. P., BarnBuhl IOOF BuildingMaxwell, Art and Frieda, BarnHotel BuhlBuhl City HallRamona TheaterDau-Webbenhorst Barn
Notable people from Buhl
Marjorie ReynoldsApril McClain-DelaneyGene Scott
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Nearby cities
Twin Falls (15 mi)Jerome (15 mi)Kimberly (20 mi)Gooding (24 mi)Burley (49 mi)Heyburn (51 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Buhl, ID (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Buhl, Idaho.

Jason Edward Hilliard, 47
Buhl · Twin Falls County · 83316
AKA Jason Hilliard, Jason E Hillard
Michael Scott Clark, 40
Buhl · Twin Falls County · 83316

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Buhl — frequently asked

What is the population of Buhl, Idaho?
Buhl has a population of about 4,624, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Buhl?
The median home value in Buhl is $192,600, and the median gross rent is $1,265/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Buhl safe? What is the crime rate?
Buhl Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 148 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Buhl face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Twin Falls County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, heat wave, landslide.
How many schools are in Buhl?
Buhl has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Buhl?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Buhl. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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