The Town FilesChubbuck, Idaho
City in Bannock County · population 15,570 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $341,700
- Household income
- $82,977
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 35.9
Chubbuck is a city of 15,570 people in Bannock County, Idaho. The median home is worth $341,700, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks more vibrant than 91% of Idaho towns, more walkable than 80% of Idaho towns, better transit than 80% of Idaho towns.
How Chubbuck ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chubbuck is worth $341,700, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $82,977, which is more affordable than 67% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,048 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chubbuck | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $341,700 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,048 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $82,977 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Chubbuck
| People | Chubbuck | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 17.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 91.2% |
Weather in Chubbuck
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 19.7°F. About 13.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 63.6 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chubbuck since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 26, 1964 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 28, 2003.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 1, 2015.
Severe weather in Bannock County since 1996
Bannock County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 1, 2000 | Fire | DR-1341: Wildfires |
| December 31, 1964 | Flood | DR-186: Heavy Rains & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Bannock County
Bannock County had 37,594 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,720 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Chubbuck itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Chubbuck
5 public schools with 2,015 students, about 20.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONNOR ACADEMY (charter) | K-5 | 492 | 21.4 |
| GEM PREP: POCATELLO SCHOOL (charter) | K-12 | 464 | 19.3 |
| CHUBBUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 436 | 19.8 |
| RULON M ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 371 | 18.6 |
| ALPINE ACADEMY (charter) | 6-8 | 252 | 21.0 |
Towns near Chubbuck
- Pocatello, ID3.9 mi · 56,320 people · home $271,000
- Fort Hall, ID6.0 mi · 3,195 people · home $203,300
- Blackfoot, ID19.3 mi · 12,346 people · home $262,500
- American Falls, ID22.4 mi · 4,568 people · home $185,600
Chubbuck questions
Is Chubbuck, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chubbuck scores better for retirees than 3% of Idaho towns and quieter than 6%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Chubbuck?
The median owner-occupied home in Chubbuck is valued at $341,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,977, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,048 a month.
What is the weather like in Chubbuck?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.5 inches of precipitation a year and 63.6 inches of snow.
Does Chubbuck get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chubbuck since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 26, 1964. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)