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Treasure Idaho

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Chubbuck vs Downey, Idaho

Chubbuck has about 28.6 times as many people as Downey. They are about 38 miles apart in a straight line.

The basics

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024) · July 1, 2024 estimate

Chubbuck

16,577

Downey

580

Chubbuck

Bannock County

Downey

Bannock County

Elevation

Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System · Checked Oct 3, 2026

Chubbuck

4,500 ft

Downey

4,900 ft

Distance to Boise (straight line)

Source: Straight line between the two town centers (USGS and Census coordinates) · Checked Oct 3, 2026

Chubbuck

194 mi

Downey

222 mi

Price level (U.S. average = 100)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, all items, for the metro area (via FRED) · 2024 data, released Feb 19, 2026

Chubbuck

88.9

Downey

88.9

Public schools

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, operating public schools · 2024-25 school year

Chubbuck

4

Downey

1

Outdoors

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Trails within 15 miles

Source: Trails listed on Treasure Idaho (OpenStreetMap and public land agencies) · Checked Oct 2, 2026

Chubbuck

46

Downey

1

Things to do within 15 miles

Source: Things to do listed on Treasure Idaho (OpenStreetMap and USGS) · Checked Oct 2, 2026

Chubbuck

14

Downey

4

Allergies, in a typical year

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Spring tree pollen

Source: National Allergy Bureau daily pollen counts, CDC release 2003 to 2024 (Boise, Twin Falls, Coeur d'Alene stations) · Typical year; how it is rated is on each city page · Chubbuck uses the Twin Falls station, 104 miles away. Downey uses the Twin Falls station, 120 miles away.

Chubbuck

Moderate

Downey

Moderate

Early-summer grass pollen

Source: The Allergy Group (Boise) grass counts; NAB station reports for North Idaho · Typical year; how it is rated is on each city page · Chubbuck uses the Twin Falls station, 104 miles away. Downey uses the Twin Falls station, 120 miles away.

Chubbuck

High

Downey

High

Fall weed and sagebrush pollen

Source: National Allergy Bureau daily pollen counts, CDC release 2003 to 2024 (Boise, Twin Falls, Coeur d'Alene stations) · Typical year; how it is rated is on each city page · Chubbuck uses the Twin Falls station, 104 miles away. Downey uses the Twin Falls station, 120 miles away.

Chubbuck

High

Downey

High

Wildfire smoke (days a year over AQI 100)

Source: EPA AirData: annual AQI by county · 2021 to 2025 average

Chubbuck

Moderate, 3

Downey

Moderate, 3

Only figures both towns have are shown. Counts of communities, builders, jobs, businesses and stays are what Treasure Idaho lists today, not every one in town. Allergy ratings are typical, general guidance, not medical advice; each city page shows how its ratings were worked out.

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