Custer County Government

Challis, ID > Challis Groups & Organizations > Custer County Government

address:801 Main Street -Courthouse Challis, ID 83226 phone:208-879-2344 website:Custer County Government

History:
Historical and scenic Custer County, founded in 1881 and located in Central Idaho, has a population of 4,185 and an area of 4,938 sq. miles. It's landscape consists of arid desert, flat green valleys, and rugged rocky peaks and contains the highest mountain in Idaho, Mount Borah at 12,662 ft. The County Seat is Challis, with a population of just over 900. Other small towns include Mackay, Stanley, and Clayton. Custer County relies on ranching, mining, and tourism as its main resources.