Buhl, Idaho
Buhl is a city of 4,673 people in Twin Falls County, Idaho, founded in April 17, 1906.
Why visit Buhl
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Buhl City Hall and Buhl IOOF Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Buhl
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Buhl
Buhl is a city located on the old Oregon Trail in the western half of Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Buhl had a population of 4,558. It is part of the Twin Falls, Idaho metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Buhl, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Buhl City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Rathaus in Buhl, United States of America
Buhl IOOF Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Idaho, United States
Ramona Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Former movie theater in Buhl, Idaho, United States
Art and Frieda Maxwell Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Dau-Webbenhorst Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Henry Schick Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
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Rudolf Kunze Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
T. P. Bowlby Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
Where to stay2
History
Buhl was founded on April 17, 1906. It is named for Frank H. Buhl of Sharon, Pennsylvania, a major investor in a Carey Act project known as the Twin Falls South Side Project, which introduced large-scale irrigation to the Magic Valley in the early 20th century.
From the History section of Buhl, Idaho on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.4 mi
501 Main Street, Buhl
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.0 mi
1001 Fair Street, Buhl
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Buhl
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 22°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 25°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 1.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 1.4 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 52°F | 0.7 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 60°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 58°F | 0.3 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 49°F | 0.4 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Buhl #2 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Twin Falls County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-21: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Filer 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Wendell 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Twin Falls 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Jerome 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Hagerman 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Hollister 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Kimberly 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Gooding 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Hansen 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Burley 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Buhl Post Office - Buhl Idaho, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ramona Theater - Buhl Idaho, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buhl Idaho Banner, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buhl Oddfellows Hall, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rudolf Kunze Barn NRHP 83000292 Twin Falls County, ID, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Art And Frieda Maxwell Barn (site) NRHP 83000291 Twin Falls County, ID, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
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