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Buhl, ID
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
Population
4,673
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,488
ZIP codes
0
Buhl and its ZIP codes
Buhl at a glance
- Buhl is about 106 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- It is the 38th most populous of 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- Households here earn a median of $55,568 a year, 29% less than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,500 (41% below Idaho) and median rent is $1,148 a month.
Local data for Buhl, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buhl, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,568
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$247,500
Median rent
$1,148/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,467), German Americans (374), Irish Americans (366).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Twin Falls County. PPP loans are for Buhl.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,136
42,703 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,767
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$570M
FY 2026, $6,334 per person
How people get to work
Buhl, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buhl, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
229
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
67
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
10.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buhl, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
Cities near Buhl
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FilerCity | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| CastlefordCity | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| WendellCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| JeromeCity | 15 mi | 5.7 |
| Twin FallsCity | 16 mi | 19.9 |
| HagermanCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HollisterCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| KimberlyCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| GoodingCity | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| HansenCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| BlissCity | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| EdenCity | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| ShoshoneCity | 29 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buhl, ID in?
- Buhl is in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Buhl, ID?
- About 4,673 people live in Buhl, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buhl?
- Nearby places include Filer (7.8 mi), Castleford (8 mi), Wendell (12 mi), Jerome (15 mi), Twin Falls (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023