Utilities & Infrastructure in Challis, ID

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.0%

of households

No Internet

7.4%

of households

Total Households

377

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.0%
Cellular Data Plan
63.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
4.5%
No Internet Access
7.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

91.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.0%

of households

Tablet

61.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.8%
Smartphone
91.0%
Desktop / Laptop
60.0%
Tablet
61.5%
Smartphone Only
15.4%
No Computer
7.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

1,025

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHALLIS CITY OFCommunitySurface water9000
ROUND VALLEY WATER ASSNCommunityGround water1250

74.3% of households in Challis have broadband internet access. 69.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.4% of households have no internet access. 15.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,025 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.